Week 7: Inddirect speech + passive reporting verb

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What is indirect speech?

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Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is a way of expressing 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 is a passive reporting verb?

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A passive reporting verb is a verb that is used in a passive construction to report what someone thinks, believes, feels, or says. Examples include 'is thought', 'is believed', 'is felt', and 'is held'.

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How do you form a sentence using 'it + passive reporting verb'?

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To form a sentence using 'it + passive reporting verb', start with 'It is', followed by the passive reporting verb and the rest of the statement. For example, 'It is believed that...'

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What is the structure of a sentence in indirect speech?

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The structure typically includes a reporting verb in the passive voice, followed by the clause that contains the original statement. For example, 'It is thought that the storm will be dangerous'.

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What changes occur in pronouns when converting to indirect speech?

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Pronouns may change to reflect the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' may change to 'he/she' or 'we' may change to 'they'.

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What is the significance of tense changes in indirect speech?

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Tense changes are important in indirect speech to reflect the time of the original statement. For example, present tense may change to past tense.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'it is estimated' in indirect speech.

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It is estimated that for every 100 girls born, there are 103 boys.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases the original statement without quoting it directly.

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How do you report a statement that includes a modal verb in indirect speech?

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When reporting a statement with a modal verb, the modal may change. For example, 'will' often changes to 'would'.

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What is the role of context in indirect speech?

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Context helps determine the appropriate changes in pronouns, tenses, and expressions when converting direct speech to indirect speech.