Understanding Direct and Indirect Speech

How do first person pronouns change in reported speech?

• They change according to the object of the reporting verb.

• They are removed entirely.

• They remain the same.

• They change according to the subject of the reporting verb.

In reported speech, how are second person pronouns transformed?

• They change according to the object of the reporting verb.

• They change according to the subject of the reporting verb.

• They remain unchanged.

• They are replaced with third person pronouns.

What happens to third person pronouns in reported speech?

• They remain unchanged.

• They change according to the subject of the reporting verb.

• They change according to the object of the reporting verb.

• They are replaced with first person pronouns.

Which verb is commonly used to report commands in indirect speech?

• Inquire

• Ask

• Tell

• Say

What is used after the asking verb to report yes-or-no questions?

• Because

• So that

• That

• If or whether

In reported speech, where does the subject appear in relation to the verb?

• After the verb

• It appears twice

• It is omitted

• Before the verb

Which words are used to report WH questions?

• If or whether

• That

• WH question words

• Conjunctions

How is the introductory verb changed in exclamations and wishes?

• It is changed into verbs like wish, exclaim, or pray

• It is replaced with 'say'

• It remains the same

• It is omitted

What happens to exclamation marks in reported speech?

• They are removed

• They are doubled

• They are replaced with question marks

• They are retained

Which conjunction is used for introducing reported speech in exclamations?

• Whether

• If

• Because

• That