2. 2. would rather...than... 1. Direct Speech & Indirect Speech

3. Example: 1. Direct Speech & Indirect Speech The student said, “There are many ways of computing the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer.” The student said that there were many ways of computing the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer. → 1.

4. Example: 1. Direct Speech & Indirect Speech I asked my colleague, “Will you give up?” I asked my colleague if he would give up. → ２.２.

5. Example: 1. Direct Speech & Indirect Speech The teacher asked Bill, “Why are you late for school?” The teacher asked Bill why he was late for school. → ３.３.

6. Example: 1. Direct Speech & Indirect Speech Lisa told me, “the weather was terrible in London.” Lisa told me that the weather had been terrible in London. → ４.４.

7. Rewrite each of the following sentences by using the above pattern to change the direct speech into the indirect speech. Follow the examples. Exercise A Ann said, “I will lock the door when I leave.” 1. → Ann said that she would lock the door when she left.

8. 2. 3. Jerry said, “I am going to take the afternoon off because I don't feel well.” → Jerry said that he was going to take the afternoon off because he didn't feel well. Ted asked Linda, “Can you open the window for me?” → Ted asked Linda if/whether she could open the window for him.

9. 4. 5. Hamlet told his mother, “My uncle is the murderer of my father.” → Hamlet told his mother that his uncle was the murderer of his father. Kelly asked them, “Why didn't you come to the party?” → Kelly asked them why they hadn't come to the party.

10. Rewrite the following dialogues by using the pattern above. The first one has been done for you. Exercise B A: May, why didn't you come to my party? B: Sorry, Joe. Last night I went out with John. A: You what? I can't believe it. Joe asked May why she hadn't come to his party last night. May told him that she had gone out with John. Joe felt bad about it. 1. →

11. A: Judy, I am going to drop out of school and get a job. B: How come, Tom? A: My father is out of work, so I have to help my family. B: I think you should go talk with Mr. Wang about it. I believe he will give you some advice. Tom told Judy. Judy advised him. 2. that he was going to drop out of school and get a job → that he should go talk with Mr. Wang about it

12. A: Sue, I failed the history test. B: Really? I can't believe it, Ken. The test wasn't difficult. Did you study for it? A: No, I didn't. Ken told Sue. Sue asked Ken. 3. that he had failed the history test → if/whether he had studied for it

13. A: Excuse me. How much does a postcard to Canada cost? B: That will be fifty cents, madam. A woman asked the desk clerk. The desk clerk answered. 4. how much a postcard to Canada cost → that would be fifty cents

14. A: Andy, I didn't go to school because I had a headache. B: I am sorry to hear that, Elle. Elle told Andy. Andy said. that he was sorry to hear that Back 5. that she hadn't gone to school because she had had a headache →

15. 2. would rather...than... Example: His high school and college instructors preferred to teach him how to think rather than (teach him) the structure of the subject. → His high school and college instructors would rather teach him how to think than (teach him) the structure of the subject.

16. Marian is talking about individual preferences in her family. Rewrite the following sentences by using the above pattern. Follow the example. Exercise A After dinner, my father prefers to go out for a walk rather than stay home and watch TV.______________________________ 1. → After dinner, my father would rather go out for a walk than stay home and watch TV.

17. My sister prefers to stay single rather than marry someone she doesn't like.______________________________ 2. → My sister would rather stay single than marry someone she doesn't like. On weekends, I prefer to read magazines in the local library rather than play online games at an Internet café. ______________________________ ______________________________ ___________ 3. → On weekends, I would rather read magazines in the local library than play online games at an Internet café.

18. My mother prefers to have coffee rather than tea for breakfast. ______________________________ ______________________________ 4. → My mother would rather have coffee than (have) tea for breakfast. After school, my brother prefers to play with his friends rather than do his homework right away. ______________________________ ______________________________ ____ 5. → After school, my brother would rather play with his friends than do his homework right away.

19. Emmy, a high school graduate, is discussing her future college life with her elder brother, Hank. Complete the dialogue on the next page with the pattern “would rather...than....” The first one has been done for you. Exercise B H: Emmy, it's time to make a final decision on which college you'll attend. Would you like to go to a public college or a private college?

20. E: It's expensive to go to a private college, so I H: OK. I think Mom will be glad about your decision. But there is no public college in our town. You'll have to go elsewhere. Then, you'll be free to choose to live in the school dormitory or rent a room near the college. Which do you prefer? would rather go to a public college than (go to) a private college.

21. E: I. It's safer to live in a school dormitory, isn't it? H: Yes, it is. By the way, every student should have a major in college. Which subject would you like to major in, mathematics or physics? E: I'm better at physics, so I. would rather live in the school dormitory than rent a room near the college would rather major in physics than (major) in mathematics

22. H: How about clubs? I know you joined the drama club in high school. Will you join the drama club in college or join another club? E: I think I. I want to try something different. H: You know, I was a part-time waiter when I was in college. Do you want to get a part-time job or focus on your studies? would rather join another club than (join) the drama club

23. Back E: I. I might learn a lot from that experience, right? H: That's right. And I believe you will. If you need any further advice, just ask. E: OK. Thanks a lot. H: Don't mention it. That's what a brother is for. would rather get a part-time job than focus on my studies