Questions in Indirect Speech

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What is indirect speech?
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Indirect speech, also known as reported 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the key changes made when converting direct speech to indirect speech?
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Key changes include: 1. Backshifting of verb tenses (e.g., present to past), 2. Changes in pronouns (e.g., 'I' to 'he/she'), 3. Adjustments in time expressions (e.g., 'now' to 'then').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you change present simple tense in direct speech to indirect speech?
Back
Present simple tense in direct speech changes to past simple tense in indirect speech. For example, 'He says, "I am happy"' becomes 'He said that he was happy.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the past simple tense in indirect speech?
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The past simple tense in direct speech remains in the past simple tense in indirect speech. For example, 'She said, "I went to the store"' becomes 'She said that she went to the store.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you handle questions in indirect speech?
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When converting questions to indirect speech, the structure changes from interrogative to declarative. For example, 'He asked, "Are you coming?"' becomes 'He asked if I was coming.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of 'if' and 'whether' in indirect questions?
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'If' and 'whether' are used to introduce indirect questions. 'If' is commonly used for yes/no questions, while 'whether' is often used when there are two alternatives.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert a command or request into indirect speech?
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Commands or requests are typically introduced with verbs like 'ask' or 'tell.' For example, 'He said, "Close the door"' becomes 'He told me to close the door.'
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