Перевод в косвенную речь восклицательных предложений

При переводе в косвенную речь восклицательных предложений их структура меняется в зависимости от того, является ли оно по форме утвердительным предложением, общим вопросом, просьбой в соответствии с правилами, общими для этих типов предложения. При этом вводятся дополнительные обстоятельства, которые уточняют характер восклицания, т.е. выражает оно радость, печаль, удивление, возмущение и т.д. В качестве глаголов, вводящих косвенную речь, часто употребляются эмоционально окрашенные глаголы или глагольно-адвербиальные сочетания: вместо нейтрального глагола to ask глаголы to implore, to beg – просить, умолять; для выражения удивления – сочетания to ask in surprise, to cry in surprise и т.д.

“Why, what a wonderful piece of luck!” he cried.

He cried joyfully that it was a wonderful piece of luck.

“Ouch! My finger!”

She cried out that she had hurt her finger.

«Oh, how very unfortunate!» she said.

She cried with a sigh that it was very unfortunate.

“Heavens! The plate is broken,” she said.

She was astonished to find that the plate was broken.

“Oh, the dear little kitten!” the children cried.

The children exclaimed with delight that it was a dear little kitten.

Exercise 131. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech. Use the words in brackets.

1. “How wonderful the stars are!” he said to the girl, “And how wonderful is the power of love!” (cry with delight) 2. “What a remarkable thing!” said the professor. “A swallow in winter!” (exclaim in surprise) 3. “What a lovely piece of glass!” cried the little girl. (cry delightfully) 4. “How hungry we are!” the boys cried. (cry sorrowfully) 5. The student cried, “Oh, on what little things does happiness depend!” (cry with deep sadness) 6. “What disobedient children!” he cried. (cry with indignation) 7. “How well you talk!” said the Miller’s wife. (say with admiration) 8. “What a silly boy you are!” cried the Miller. (cry angrily) 9. “Why, what a good heart you have!” cried his wife. (cry with admiration) 10. “What a wonderful time I shall have in my garden!” he said to himself. (say happily) 11. The Giant said, “How selfish I have been!” (say with regret) 12. “It’s a damned lie!” he exclaimed. (exclaim indignantly)

При переводе в косвенную речь приветствий, прощаний, поздравлений, представления используются такие глаголы и сочетания, как greet, welcome, salute – приветствовать; say good bye, bid good bye – прощаться; thank – благодарить; wish – пожелать; apologize – извиниться; congratulate (on) – поздравить (с); introduce – представить.

“Thank you, little Swallow,” said the Prince.

The Prince thanked the little Swallow.

“Hello! How are you?” she said.

She greeted me and asked how I was.

Exercise 132. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

1. He said, “I salute you, my little friend.” 2. He said, “I congratulate you, Miss Carnaby.” 3. He said, “Mr. Poirot? I am Drouet, Inspector of Police.” 4. She said, “I really apologize for bothering you, Mr. Poirot.” 5. Mr. Brown said, “Good morning, Mr. Smith! How are you? I’m so happy to see you again.” 6. Fred said, “Sam, old chap! Come in! What a surprise!” 7. Boris said, “Hello, Alec! What are you busy with?” 8. “Let me introduce you to Mr. William Higgs,” said Poirot. 9. “I congratulate you on your speech, General,” he said. 10. She said, “Good bye, dear.” 11. He said, “I apologize for being late.” 12. She said, “I am sorry, Mr. Brown.” 13. “Many, many thanks for your lovely present,” Mary said. 14. “I wish you success, Peter,” Mother said. 15. “Excuse me for asking to come here, Jack,” she said.

Exercise 133. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

1. “I shall not go to the party tomorrow because I don’t feel well,” said Mary. 2. “We saw a lot of places of interest when we were traveling around Europe last summer,” said Walter. 3. “I suppose we shall go to the theatre tomorrow,” said Jane. 4. “Please, don’t take the books from my table,” said Lena to me. “I have specially prepared them for working at my report.” 5. “Don’t be afraid, Nick,” said his grandmother. “This dog is very clever and it won’t do you any harm.” 6. “I shall gladly go to the cinema with you because I haven’t seen this film and I want to see it very much,” said my aunt. 7. “Which of you can answer my question?” the teacher asked the pupils. 8. “Do you think that simple food is better for children than rich food?” she asked the doctor. 9. “Why do you help him?” said Alec to us. “He is lazy. He can do everything himself.” 10. “I don’t want to go to the zoo. I was there last week with my cousin and saw the animals,” said Lena. 11. “Look at my stamps, father,” said Nick. “When will you buy some new ones for me?” 12. “I can’t do this exercise: it is too difficult,” said Tanya. “Why didn’t you ask your teacher to explain it?” said her brother. 13. “Can you see the lights over there in the distance?” said the lighthouse keeper. “Yes, I can,” said his assistant. “A ship is giving signals.” 14. “Let’s play badminton,” said Nina. “All right,” said Mike. “I like to play badminton very much.” 15. “Will you show me your new flat?” said Tom. “Of course,” said Becky. “Come to our place tomorrow.” 16. “There is a new film on at our cinema,” said Lena. “Let’s go and see it.” “No, I can’t,” said Mike. “I’ll be busy.” 17. “Please, don’t ask me any more questions,” she said to me, “I am very tired. I’ll answer all your questions tomorrow.” 18. “What are you doing here?” he cried angrily. 19. My friend said, “Ring me up at 6 p.m., please.” 20. “What disobedient children!” he cried with indignation.