Reported Speech Quiz (B2-C1) | 20 Questions

Are you B2 or C1 in English? If you can ace this test, you’re C1-C2.

Take this advanced reported speech quiz and test your grammar knowledge with 20 questions. (They become more challenging!) In this lesson, I explain every answer so you can strengthen your understanding of indirect (reported) speech and build confidence as an effective communicator.


This grammar test covers:
• Direct vs. reported speech
• Backshifting rules and exceptions
• Reporting verbs
• Modal verbs in reported speech
• Conditionals in reported speech
• Reporting questions (yes/no and wh- questions)
• Reporting requests and commands
• Infinitives in reported questions

This lesson is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced learners (B2–C1) who want to improve accuracy, fluency, and grammatical confidence.