Reported speech (statements, commands, questions).

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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. It often involves changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions.

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How do you convert a statement into reported speech?

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To convert a statement into reported speech, change the verb tense back (e.g., present to past), adjust pronouns, and modify time expressions as needed.

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Convert the statement: "I am happy." into reported speech.

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He said that he was happy.

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What is the reported speech form of a command?

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Commands in reported speech are usually introduced by verbs like 'ask' or 'tell' and are followed by 'to' + base form of the verb.

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Convert the command: "Close the door." into reported speech.

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He asked me to close the door.

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What is the reported speech form of a question?

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Questions in reported speech often start with a question word (who, what, where, etc.) and the verb is usually in the past tense.

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Convert the question: "Are you coming?" into reported speech.

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She asked if I was coming.

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What changes occur in pronouns when converting to reported speech?

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Pronouns change according to the perspective of the speaker and listener. For example, 'I' becomes 'he/she' and 'you' becomes 'I' or 'he/she' depending on context.

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How do time expressions change in reported speech?

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Time expressions often change: 'now' becomes 'then', 'today' becomes 'that day', 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day', etc.

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Convert the statement: "I will go to the store tomorrow." into reported speech.

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He said that he would go to the store the next day.