Reported Speech

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of conveying what someone else has said without quoting their exact words.

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How do you change a direct question into reported speech?

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To change a direct question into reported speech, you typically remove the question marks, change the pronouns, and adjust the verb tense.

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What is the reported speech form of 'She said, "I am happy."'?

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She said that she was happy.

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What changes occur in verb tenses when converting to reported speech?

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Generally, present tense verbs change to past tense, present perfect changes to past perfect, and future changes to conditional.

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How do you report a yes/no question?

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To report a yes/no question, use 'if' or 'whether' in the reported speech.

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What is the reported speech form of 'He asked, "Are you coming?"'?

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He asked if I was coming.

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What happens to modal verbs in reported speech?

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Modal verbs may change; for example, 'can' changes to 'could', 'may' changes to 'might', and 'will' changes to 'would'.

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How do you report a command or request?

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To report a command or request, use verbs like 'tell', 'ask', or 'order' followed by the infinitive form of the verb.

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What is the reported speech form of 'She said, "Don't go!"'?

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She told me not to go.

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What is the difference between direct and reported speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while reported speech paraphrases what was said.