Reported Speech/Verbs

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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 verb tense, pronouns, and time expressions.

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How do you change a question into reported speech?

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When changing a question into reported speech, you typically use 'if' or 'whether' for yes/no questions and change the verb tense accordingly.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Will you help me?'

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He asked if she would help him.

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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 what was said, often changing the tense and pronouns.

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How do you report commands or requests?

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Commands or requests are reported using verbs like 'tell', 'ask', or 'order', followed by 'to' and the base form of the verb.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Close the door.'

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She told him to close the door.

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What changes occur in pronouns when using reported speech?

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Pronouns often change to reflect the perspective of the speaker 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 a suggestion?

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Suggestions can be reported using verbs like 'suggest' or 'recommend', often followed by 'that'.

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What is the reported speech form of 'Let's go to the park.'

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She suggested that we go to the park.