5.2 - Indirect Speech (Reported Speech)
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Practice Questions
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Convert to indirect speech: 'I like ice cream.'
💡 Hint: Remember to shift the tense appropriately.
Convert to indirect speech: 'Are you happy?'
💡 Hint: Questions in indirect speech need a simple structure.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is indirect speech?
💡 Hint: Think about how you report someone else's words.
True or False: In indirect speech, the present tense changes to the future tense.
💡 Hint: Consider backshifting and what it typically involves.
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Challenge Problems
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You overheard a conversation: 'I'm really excited about my vacation!' Convert it into indirect speech.
💡 Hint: Focus on backshifting.
'Are you ready for the test?' she asked. How would you report this in indirect speech?
💡 Hint: Remember to change the question format.
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