Reported Speech Transformations

This lesson by Mrs. Burton Camp covers the basics of direct and reported speech. It explains the structure of direct speech, including the use of introductory verbs and punctuation. The lesson also delves into reported speech, focusing on the transformation of pronouns, tenses, and adverbs of time and place. Examples are provided to illustrate the concepts, and students are encouraged to practice using tables and exercises.

What is the primary characteristic of direct speech?

• It uses indirect language.

• It involves paraphrasing.

• It uses the exact words spoken.

• It does not use punctuation.

Which punctuation is essential in direct speech?

• Brackets

• Semicolons

• Inverted commas

• Colons

What does the clause in direct speech contain?

• The main verb

• The subject

• The object

• The introductory verb

In direct speech, where can the introductory verb be placed?

• Only between parts of the speech

• Before, after, or between parts of the speech

• Only at the end

• Only at the beginning

How is a command sentence structured in reported speech?

• Using 'that' to link the verb

• Using 'and' to connect clauses

• Using 'if' or 'whether'

• Using 'to' or 'should' to convey the command

Which of the following is an example of an introductory verb?

• Said

• Eat

• Jump

• Run

Which word is used to link introductory verbs to direct speech?

• But

• Or

• That

• And

How is the sentence 'He exclaimed, Wow, that's amazing!' reported?

• He exclaimed in amazement that it was amazing.

• He exclaimed that was amazing.

• He exclaimed wow that was amazing.

• He exclaimed that it was amazing.

What is removed when converting direct speech to reported speech?

• All punctuation

• Inverted commas and unnecessary punctuation

• Capital letters

• The subject

How do pronouns change in reported speech?

• They are replaced with nouns

• They are omitted

• They change to maintain sentence meaning

• They remain the same