What is indirect speech?
Questions in 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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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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How do you change present simple tense in direct speech to indirect speech?
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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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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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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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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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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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