REPORTED SPEECH - YES / NO 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 pronouns, verb tenses, and time expressions.

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How do you convert a yes/no question into reported speech?

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To convert a yes/no question into reported speech, use 'if' or 'whether' and change the verb tense appropriately.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Do you like your country?'

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Sheela questioned Uma if she liked her country.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Do you continue your education?'

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Malala Yosuf asked the people whether they continued their education.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Can you prepare a cup of tea?'

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Roshan asked me whether I could prepare a cup of tea.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Shall we continue our dance practice?'

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The teacher asked the students whether they should continue their dance practice.

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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, 'you' may change to 'I' or 'he/she' depending on who is speaking.

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What is the significance of verb tense in reported speech?

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Verb tense usually shifts back one tense in reported speech. For example, present simple changes to past simple.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Shall I improve Google features?'

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The person might have asked whether they should improve Google features.

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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.