Reported speech "Imperatives"

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech is when we tell someone what another person said, often changing the original words.

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What are imperatives?

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Imperatives are commands or requests that tell someone to do something.

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How do you change an imperative into reported speech?

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You usually add 'to' before the verb and change the verb form.

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Convert 'Don't break my new bicycle' into reported speech.

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My friend told me not to break her new bicycle.

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Convert 'Be careful' into reported speech.

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He told me to be careful.

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Convert 'Don't forget your homework' into reported speech.

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My teacher told me not to forget my homework.

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Convert 'Wear your helmet' into reported speech.

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My mom told me to wear my helmet.

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Convert 'Don't tear your pants' into reported speech.

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My dad told me not to tear my pants.

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What is the structure of reported speech for imperatives?

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Subject + told + object + to + base form of the verb.

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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.