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. It often involves changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and time expressions.

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How do you change present tense to past tense in Reported Speech?

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In Reported Speech, present tense verbs are typically changed to past tense. For example, 'He says, "I am happy"' becomes 'He said that he was happy.'

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What is the rule for changing pronouns in Reported Speech?

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Pronouns in Reported Speech change according to the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' changes to 'he' or 'she' depending on who is speaking.

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How do you report a question?

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To report a question, use a reporting verb like 'ask' and change the question format to a statement. For example, 'He asked, "Are you coming?"' becomes 'He asked if I was coming.'

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What happens to time expressions in Reported Speech?

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Time expressions often change in Reported Speech. For example, 'today' changes to 'that day,' 'tomorrow' changes to 'the next day,' and 'yesterday' changes to 'the day before.'

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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, often changing verb tenses and pronouns.

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How do you report commands or requests?

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To report commands or requests, use verbs like 'tell' or 'ask' and change the structure. For example, 'He said, "Close the door"' becomes 'He told me to close the door.'

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What is the structure of a reported statement?

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The structure of a reported statement typically follows: Reporting verb + that + reported clause. For example, 'She said that she was tired.'

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How do you report a statement in the future tense?

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In Reported Speech, future tense is usually changed to conditional. For example, 'He says, "I will go"' becomes 'He said that he would go.'

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What is the significance of using 'that' in Reported Speech?

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The word 'that' is often used in Reported Speech to introduce the reported clause, although it can be omitted in informal contexts.