Reported speech

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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 change direct speech to reported speech?

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To change direct speech to reported speech, you typically shift the verb tense back (e.g., present to past), change pronouns, and adjust time expressions.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Don't be afraid!'?

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He told her not to be afraid.

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When do you use 'said' vs 'told' in reported speech?

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Use 'said' when there is no direct object (e.g., He said that he was happy). Use 'told' when there is a direct object (e.g., He told her that he was happy).

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What is the reported speech form of 'He works in a bank'?

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He said that he worked in a bank.

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How do you report a yes/no question?

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To report a yes/no question, use 'if' or 'whether' and change the verb tense (e.g., 'Is it raining?' becomes 'She asked if it was raining.').

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What is the reported speech form of 'Is the weather good in Shanghai today?'?

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She asked me if the weather was good in Shanghai that day.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Does it rain a lot in London?'?

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She asked me if it rained a lot in London.

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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 (e.g., 'I' becomes 'he/she', 'you' becomes 'I' or 'he/she', etc.).

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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.