Reported Speech: commands & requests

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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 pronouns and verb tenses.

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How do you convert a command into reported speech?

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To convert a command into reported speech, use 'told' or 'asked' followed by 'to' and the base form of the verb.

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Convert the command 'Put on your new shirt' into reported speech.

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My mother told me to put on my shirt.

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What is the structure for reporting requests?

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The structure for reporting requests is: Subject + told/asked + object + to + base form of the verb.

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Convert the request 'Do your homework!' into reported speech.

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My mom told me to do my homework.

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What is the difference between commands and requests in reported speech?

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Commands are direct orders, while requests are polite asks. Both can be reported using similar structures.

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Convert the command 'Students, pay attention please' into reported speech.

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Mrs. Smith asked the students to pay attention.

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How do you report a negative command?

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For negative commands, use 'not to' before the base form of the verb.

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Convert the negative command 'Don’t record movies in theatres!' into reported speech.

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The cinema attendant told him not to record movies in theatres.

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What is the role of pronouns in reported speech?

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Pronouns often change in reported speech to match the perspective of the speaker.