Reported speech

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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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How do you change the verb tense in reported speech?

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In reported speech, the verb tense usually shifts back one tense. For example, present simple changes to past simple.

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What is the difference between 'said' and 'told' in reported speech?

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'Said' is used when reporting speech without a direct object, while 'told' requires a direct object (the person being told). For example, 'He said that...' vs. 'He told me that...'

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How do you report a question in reported speech?

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When reporting a question, the structure changes to a statement, and the question word is used. For example, 'He asked, "Are you coming?"' becomes 'He asked if I was coming.'

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What happens to pronouns in 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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How do you report commands or requests?

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Commands or requests are reported using 'to' + verb. For example, 'She said, "Close the door."' becomes 'She told me to close the door.'

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What is the reported speech form of 'I will go to the party'?

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The reported speech form is 'He said he would go to the party.'

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How do you report a statement in the present tense?

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A present tense statement like 'I like ice cream' becomes 'He said he liked ice cream' in reported speech.

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What is the reported speech form of 'I am studying'?

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The reported speech form is 'He said he was studying.'

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How do you report a future intention?

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Future intentions are reported using 'would' instead of 'will'. For example, 'I will finish my homework' becomes 'He said he would finish his homework.'