B2.1 Reported speech L27

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in verb tense, pronouns, and time expressions.

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Is it optional to use 'that' in reported speech?

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Yes, it is optional to use 'that' in reported speech.

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How do you change present tense to past tense in reported speech?

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In reported speech, present tense verbs are typically changed to past tense. For example, 'I am going' becomes 'He said he was going.'

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What is the reported speech form of 'I am going to ride a skateboard'?

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Richard said that he was going to ride a skateboard.

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How do you report a statement in the past tense?

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When reporting a statement in the past tense, change the verb to the past form. For example, 'I have to pass the exam' becomes 'He said he had to pass the exam.'

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What is the reported speech form of 'He will come tomorrow'?

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She told me that he would come the following day.

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How do you report a question in reported speech?

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When reporting a question, use a statement format and change the question structure. For example, 'How long have you been learning German?' becomes 'Karl wondered how long I had been learning German.'

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What changes occur in pronouns when using reported speech?

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Pronouns often change to reflect the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' may change to 'he' or 'she' depending on who is speaking.

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What is the reported speech form of 'I have finished my homework'?

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She said that she had finished her homework.

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How do time expressions change in reported speech?

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Time expressions often change in reported speech. For example, 'today' becomes 'that day', 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day', and 'yesterday' becomes 'the day before'.