What is reported speech?
REPORTED SPEECH

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11th Grade
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Reported speech (or indirect speech) is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and time expressions.
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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 happy' becomes 'He said he was happy.'
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What is the rule for changing pronouns in reported speech?
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Pronouns in reported speech must be changed to match the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' becomes 'he' or 'she' depending on who is speaking.
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How do you report a question?
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When reporting a question, use 'ask' instead of 'say' and change the sentence structure to a statement. For example, 'He asked, "Are you coming?"' becomes 'He asked if I was coming.'
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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, 'today' becomes 'that day,' 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day,' and 'yesterday' becomes 'the day before.'
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How do you report commands or requests?
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Commands or requests are reported using verbs like 'tell' or 'ask' followed by an infinitive. For example, 'She said, "Close the door"' becomes 'She 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 those words. For example, direct: 'I am tired.' Reported: 'He said he was tired.'
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