Make sentences in the present continuous tense using the verb given in the brackets.

1. I ……………………… (carry) with me enough diamonds for us both.

Convert the following sentences into reported speech.

Notes:

When the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb in the reported speech will also be in the past tense.

Use the following phrases to talk about body pain.

My arm / leg hurts.

I’ve a nagging pain (= a pain that doesn’t go away) in the shoulder.

Here are some phrases to talk about aches and pains affecting the head area.

I’ve got a horrible cold.

I’ve a sore throat.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate personal pronouns or adjectives.

1. She seems to have lost ……………………… marbles. (her / hers / she)

Conversation 1

Mars has almost every feature ……………………… (that / what / this) earth has. Scientists have already discovered hills, craters, and dry riverbeds ……………………. (on / in / at) the Red Planet. New images now show that some parts of the Martian landscape might also be dotted ………………………. (with / about / to) caves. If confirmed, these caves could be ………………………… (among /between) the only places on Mars to find evidence of past or present microbial life.