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 the verb tense in reported speech?

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In reported speech, the verb tense usually shifts back one tense. For example, present simple changes to past simple, present continuous changes to past continuous, etc.

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

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He said that he was happy.

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How do you report a command or request?

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Commands or requests are reported using verbs like 'tell', 'ask', or 'order'. For example, 'She said, "Close the door."' becomes 'She told me to close the door.'

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What changes occur in pronouns when converting to reported speech?

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Pronouns often change to reflect the perspective of the speaker. For example, 'I' may change to 'he' or 'she', and 'you' may change to 'I' or 'they'.

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What is the reported speech form of 'They said, "We will go to the party."'?

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They said that they would go to the party.

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How do you report a question?

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When reporting a question, the structure changes from a question format to a statement format, and the verb tense may also change. For example, 'He asked, "Are you coming?"' becomes 'He asked if I was coming.'

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What is the reported speech form of 'She said, "I can help you."'?

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She said that she could help me.

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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 those words, often changing the tense and pronouns.

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How do you report a suggestion?

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Suggestions can be reported using verbs like 'suggest' or 'advise'. For example, 'He said, "You should try harder."' becomes 'He suggested that I should try harder.'