A statement is in Direct Speech if the words spoken by a person are exactly quoted. When the same words are reported by a third person, it is done in Reported/Indirect Speech. In Indirect speech, there are changes in tenses, pronouns, demonstratives and adverbs of place and time. Changes in tenses Simple present tense changes […]
Worksheet-3 Indirect Speech (Advanced)
Worksheet-3 Indirect Speech (Advanced) Change the following to Indirect Speech: The tourist asked, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest restaurant?” “Yes”, said the child, “There is one a kilometer away from here but if you want to stay for the night, there is a good hotel too.” “No”, said the […]
Worksheet-2 Indirect Speech (Grade 7)
Change the following to Indirect speech: My father said to my brother, “I have often told you not to play with knives.” The teacher remarked, “You have all performed fairly well in examinations.” He wrote in the letter, “I have been waiting eagerly to meet my best friend.” My mother promised me, “If you score […]
Worksheet-1 Indirect Speech (Beginners)
Worksheet-1 Indirect Speech (Beginners) Change the following to Indirect speech: The teacher says, “The earth is a sphere.” My mother tells me, “Tea is grown in areas with heavy rainfall.” She says, “I am a good singer.” They say, “Our school is off today.” He says, “We are shifting to another city.” My teacher […]