Understanding Indirect Speech

What is the primary difference between direct and indirect speech?

• Direct speech uses past tense, while indirect speech uses present tense.

• Direct speech uses quotation marks, while indirect speech does not.

• Indirect speech uses quotation marks, while direct speech does not.

• Indirect speech is always in future tense.

How is the verb 'am' changed when converting from direct to reported speech?

• 'Am' changes to 'was'.

• 'Am' changes to 'is'.

• 'Am' changes to 'are'.

• 'Am' remains the same.

In reported speech, how would you change 'will'?

• 'Will' changes to 'will be'.

• 'Will' changes to 'was'.

• 'Will' changes to 'would'.

• 'Will' changes to 'is'.

What is the key difference between 'tell' and 'say' in reported speech?

• 'Say' is used when the listener is known, 'tell' when the listener is unknown.

• 'Say' is used for commands, 'tell' for requests.

• 'Tell' is used when the listener is known, 'say' when the listener is unknown.

• 'Tell' is used for questions, 'say' for statements.

Which verb would you use to report information in a more formal context?

• Speak

• Tell

• Say

• Inform

What does the verb 'suggest' imply in reported speech?

• To give a command

• To offer an idea or proposal

• To provide information

• To ask a question

How do you form the past tense of the verb 'reply' in reported speech?

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add -ed to form 'replied'

• Add -ed to form 'replyed'

• Add -ing to form 'replying'

• Use 'replied' without any changes

Which verb is used to indicate a response to a question in reported speech?

• Suggest

• Persuade

• Reply

• Inform

What is the function of the verb 'persuade' in reported speech?

• To ask a question

• To convince someone to do something

• To offer a suggestion

• To give information

Where can students find additional resources for learning about indirect speech?

• On the teacher's YouTube channel

• In the classroom

• On a different website

• In a textbook