Reported Speech

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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is reported speech?
Back
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you change a direct question into reported speech?
Back
To change a direct question into reported speech, you typically remove the question marks, change the pronouns, and adjust the verb tense.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the reported speech form of 'She said, "I am happy."'?
Back
She said that she was happy.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What changes occur in verb tenses when converting to reported speech?
Back
Generally, present tense verbs change to past tense, present perfect changes to past perfect, and future changes to conditional.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you report a yes/no question?
Back
To report a yes/no question, use 'if' or 'whether' in the reported speech.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the reported speech form of 'He asked, "Are you coming?"'?
Back
He asked if I was coming.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to modal verbs in reported speech?
Back
Modal verbs may change; for example, 'can' changes to 'could', 'may' changes to 'might', and 'will' changes to 'would'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
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