Mastering Indirect Speech

He said, 'I am happy.'

• I am sad.

• I am tired.

• I am excited.

• I am happy.

She said, 'I will go to the park.'

• She said that she will go to the park.

• She said that she went to the park.

• She said that she would go to the park.

• She said that she is going to the park.

They said, 'We have finished our homework.'

• They have finished their homework.

• They have not finished their homework.

• They finished their homework yesterday.

• They will finish their homework later.

John said, 'I can swim well.'

• John can swim well.

• John is afraid of water.

• John swims poorly.

• John cannot swim well.

Maria said, 'I like ice cream.'

• Maria is allergic to ice cream.

• Maria dislikes ice cream.

• Maria likes ice cream.

• Maria prefers cake over ice cream.

The teacher said, 'You must study hard.'

• The teacher advised students to study hard.

• The teacher insisted that students ignore their studies.

• The teacher told students to relax.

• The teacher encouraged students to play games.

Tom said, 'I saw a movie yesterday.'

• Tom watched a film last week.

• Tom didn't see any movie yesterday.

• Tom saw a movie yesterday.

• Tom said he would see a movie yesterday.

Lisa said, 'I am reading a book.'

• Lisa is writing a book.

• Lisa will read a book.

• Lisa is reading a book.

• Lisa has finished a book.

The doctor said, 'You should rest.'

• Stay awake for longer periods.

• You should exercise more.

• Rest is recommended.

• Take your medication regularly.

He said, 'I want to play outside.'

• He wants to play outside.

• He is playing outside.

• He wanted to play outside.

• He wants to play inside.