Reported Speech

What are the two primary methods of conveying someone's words in English grammar?

• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Past and Present Speech
• Formal and Informal Speech
• Active and Passive Voice

Which form of speech uses the exact words spoken by someone?

• Indirect Speech
• Direct Speech
• Passive Speech
• Active Speech

In which form of speech do we paraphrase or summarize the speaker's statement?

• Active Speech
• Passive Speech
• Indirect Speech
• Direct Speech

Which punctuation is crucial in direct speech?

• Apostrophe
• Colon
• Semicolon
• Quotation Marks

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, which tense often shifts from present to past?

• Past Perfect
• Present Continuous
• Present Simple
• Future Perfect

In the context of indirect speech, what does the modal verb 'can' typically change to?

• Should
• Might
• Could
• Would

Which tense remains unchanged in indirect speech when representing universally accepted truths?

• Past Simple
• Present Simple
• Future Simple
• Past Perfect

In which real-life scenario is indirect speech commonly used to convey statements made by individuals?

• Singing a Song
• Giving a Speech
• Reciting a Poem
• Reporting News or Events

Which form of speech can add drama and emphasis to a narrative?

• Indirect Speech
• Active Voice
• Direct Speech
• Passive Voice

When discussing sensitive topics in some cultures, which form of speech is preferred as it can be seen as more polite?

• Direct Speech
• Active Voice
• Passive Voice
• Indirect Speech