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.

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How do you change present tense verbs in reported speech?

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Present tense verbs are usually changed to past tense in reported speech.

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What is the reported speech form of 'I am going to the store'?

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He said that he was going to the store.

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How do you report commands or requests?

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Commands or requests are reported using 'to' + base form of the verb.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Please help me'?

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She asked me to help her.

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How do you change 'today' in reported speech?

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'Today' is usually changed to 'that day' in reported speech.

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What is the reported speech form of 'I will call you'?

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He said that he would call me.

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How do you report questions?

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Questions are reported by using 'if' or 'wh' words and changing the word order.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Where are you going?'

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She asked where I was going.

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How do you change 'tomorrow' in reported speech?

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'Tomorrow' is usually changed to 'the next day' in reported speech.