Practice - Reported Speech: Direct and Indirect Narration (Statements, Questions, Commands)
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Practice Questions
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Convert the direct speech to reported speech: 'I am happy.'
💡 Hint: Remember to change tense and remove quotation marks.
Convert the command to reported speech: 'Close the door.'
💡 Hint: What verb do we use for commands?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the term for converting direct speech into reported speech?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of changing how we convey speech.
True or False: In reported speech, we always keep the original verb tense.
💡 Hint: Consider the process of backshifting.
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Challenge Problems
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Transform this situation into reported speech: 'The teacher said to the student, “Finish your homework.”'
💡 Hint: Think of the reporting verb you will need to use.
Convert the following to reported speech: 'He asked, “Will you join us?”'
💡 Hint: Focus on how to transform yes/no questions.
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