Reported Speech

1. What is reported speech? Give an example.

1. What are three important changes you need to make when changing direct speech into reported speech?

1. Identify the reporting verbs that have this pattern: VERB + THAT

1. Identify the reporting verbs that have this pattern: VERB + SOMEONE + THAT/TO INFINITIVE

1. Compare the differences between direct and reported speech in these examples:
   "I will call you tomorrow," she said.
   She said that she would call me the next day.

1. Summarise the rules for changing verb tenses when using reported speech.

1. How does the meaning change when reported speech is used incorrectly?
   "I'll meet you here tomorrow," Tom said.

   Tom said he will meet me here tomorrow.