REPORTED SPEECH

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words.

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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 reading' becomes 'she said that she was reading.'

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What is the rule for changing pronouns in reported speech?

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Pronouns must be changed to match the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' becomes 'she' or 'he' depending on who is speaking.

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How do you report a question?

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When reporting a question, use 'if' or 'whether' for yes/no questions and change the word order to a statement format.

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What happens to time expressions in reported speech?

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Time expressions often change in reported speech. For example, 'now' changes to 'then', 'today' to 'that day', and 'tomorrow' to 'the next day'.

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What is the structure of reported speech for statements?

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The structure is: Subject + reporting verb + that + reported clause. For example, 'She said that she was tired.'

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How do you report commands or requests?

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Use verbs like 'told' or 'asked' followed by an infinitive. For example, 'He said to close the door' becomes 'He told me to close the door.'

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What is the difference between direct and reported speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while reported speech paraphrases what was said.

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How do you handle modal verbs in reported speech?

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Modal verbs may change in reported speech. For example, 'can' changes to 'could', and 'will' changes to 'would'.

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What is an example of reporting a statement in the past tense?

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Direct: 'I finished my homework.' Reported: 'She said that she had finished her homework.'