Practice Indirect Speech (Reported Speech) - 5.2 | Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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5.2 - Indirect Speech (Reported Speech)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Convert to indirect speech: 'I like ice cream.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to shift the tense appropriately.

Question 2

Easy

Convert to indirect speech: 'Are you happy?'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Questions in indirect speech need a simple structure.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is indirect speech?

  • Exactly quoted speech
  • Paraphrased spoken words
  • A kind of question

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you report someone else's words.

Question 2

True or False: In indirect speech, the present tense changes to the future tense.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider backshifting and what it typically involves.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You overheard a conversation: 'I'm really excited about my vacation!' Convert it into indirect speech.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on backshifting.

Question 2

'Are you ready for the test?' she asked. How would you report this in indirect speech?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to change the question format.

Challenge and get performance evaluation