Direct Indirect Speech

When changing direct speech to indirect speech, which of the following is NOT typically adjusted?

• Pronouns
• Tenses
• Punctuation
• Verb forms

Which reporting verb would you use to report a statement in indirect speech that expresses a strong belief?

• Said
• Claimed
• Exclaimed
• Speculated

In indirect speech, what is the correct transformation of the sentence "She said, 'I will come tomorrow'"?

• She said that she will come tomorrow.
• She said that she would come tomorrow.
• She says that she will come tomorrow.
• She said that she comes tomorrow.

When changing a question from direct speech to indirect speech, what change occurs in the sentence structure?

• The word order remains the same.
• The question mark is removed.
• The subject and verb switch places.
• The question word "if" or "whether" is added.

Identify the direct speech form of the following indirect speech: "She told me to sit down."

• She said, "Sit down."
• She said, "I should sit down."
• She said, "Sit down," she told me.
• She said, "Please sit down."

Which of the following is an example of a reporting verb used for indirect speech that conveys doubt or uncertainty?

• Claimed
• Declared
• Wondered
• Stated

What is the correct indirect speech form for the sentence: "He said, 'I have finished my homework.'"

• He said that he finished his homework.
• He said that he had finished his homework.
• He says that he finishes his homework.
• He said that he is finishing his homework.

Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech with an imperative sentence?

• She asked, "Can you pass me the salt?"
• She asked me to pass her the salt.
• She asked, "Are you coming to the party?"
• She asked if I am coming to the party.

In indirect speech, what is the correct transformation of the sentence "Tom said to me, 'I can swim'"?

• Tom told me, "I can swim."
• Tom told me that he can swim.
• Tom tells me, "I can swim."
• Tom tells me that he can swim.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence where you don't need to change the tense when converting from direct to indirect speech?

• She said, "I am reading a book."
• She said, "I will visit you tomorrow."
• She said, "I have been studying all day."
• She said, "I can cook."