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.

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How do we change questions in reported speech?

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In reported speech, questions are usually changed into statements, and the question format is removed.

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What is the structure of reported speech for commands?

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For commands, we often use 'tell' or 'ask' followed by the object and the command.

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What is the difference between 'ask' and 'tell' in reported speech?

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'Ask' is used for questions or requests, while 'tell' is used for commands or information.

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How do we report a request?

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We use 'ask' followed by the object and the request.

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What tense do we usually use in reported speech?

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We typically shift the tense back one step in reported speech.

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What is an example of reporting a question?

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Direct: 'What are you doing?' Reported: 'She asked me what I was doing.'

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What is an example of reporting a command?

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Direct: 'Close the door.' Reported: 'He told her to close the door.'

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When do we use 'not' in reported speech?

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We use 'not' to report negative commands or requests.

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What is the reported speech for 'Can you help me?'

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He asked her if she could help him.