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Fend off any errors that might creep into your speech with our free, printable direct and indirect speech worksheets! We use direct speech to quote the exact same words that someone utters. The indirect speech is used to report someone's speech, often with words slightly changed. Convert a range of sentences including the interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences into reported speech. Make your grammar life richer and more fulfilling with this coveted collection of quoted and reported speech worksheets pdf!
Our direct and reported speech worksheet pdfs are most recommended for children in 4th grade through 8th grade.
Reported Speech with Time Expressions
Kids in 5th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade convert sentences into indirect speech, paying attention to how expressions of time change here. For example, write "that day" for "today" and "the next day" for "tomorrow".
Writing Statements in Reported Speech
Both direct speech and indirect speech have their natural habitat, and children must use each where it belongs. In these direct and indirect speech worksheets pdf, grade 7 and grade 8 kids write each statement as reported speech.
Changing Interrogative Sentences into Reported Speech
Don't write a question mark after "Sam asked me where I was going". This is a statement and not a question, although it contains the word "where". Let children write each interrogative sentence in reported speech here.
Converting Imperative Sentences into Reported Speech
Watch grade 6 kids rewrite sentences that denote a request, command, or advice in reported speech, using reporting verbs like "ordered", "instructed", and more in these printable direct and indirect speech worksheets!
Rewriting Exclamatory Sentences Using Reported Speech
Thanks to scenarios that exclaim – sometimes with joy and other times with sorrow – these grade 8 worksheets are kinetic and ebullient. Upgrade your practice by converting exclamatory sentences into indirect speech.
Changing Reported Speech into Direct Speech
In this section of our printable indirect and direct speech worksheets, there are sets of sentences in reported speech, and children are expected to write each sentence in the direct or quoted speech.
Punctuating Direct Speech
Instruct children in grade 4 and grade 5 to read the given sentences and insert commas and quotation marks wherever necessary to reflect direct speech.
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Related ela standard: l.6-7.1.
Direct speech is basically a quote or the literal words that were spoken by a subject. When you use this in your writing it must be surrounded by quotation marks (" "). Using direct quotes helps your audience understand the frame of mind of the subject. Indirect speech is reporting what was said by a subject. Since all indirect speech has already happened it is reported in the past tense. To display indirect speech we surround it with inverted commas (' '). These worksheets will have students using this technique in the own writing and help them with syntax and mechanics of their work.
Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheets To Print:
What's Your Approach - Determine whether each sentence below contains this form of expression. Write direct or indirect on the line.
Sentence Smasher - Rewrite each sentence using indirect speech.
Peter and Dan - Read the passage. Underline the speaker's words. Then, rewrite the passage, incorporating this in there.
Too Much? - If the sentence is uses the direct form, write a D on the line. If it uses the indirect form, write an I on the line.
Be The Director - The comic strip below uses speech bubbles to show the direct form. Rewrite the comic strip on the lines below, using the indirect form.
Revising the Direct Form - Read the script. On the lines, rewrite the script as a paragraph, using indirect speech.
Speaker's Words - Indirect speech is when a speaker's words are reported by someone else, and the words are not quoted.
A Walk in the Park - Read the script. Rewrite it in paragraph form using both formats. Follow the directions in parentheses.
Play Re-writes - John said his train would arrive at noon and maybe it did.
Using Roundabouts - Read the cartoon. Then describe what is happening. Use the indirect technique in your paragraph to tell the reader what Abe and Lauren say.
Who Said That? - Underline what the speaker says in each sentence. Then rewrite each sentence using the proper form.
About the Car... - You want to know if Dad will let you take the car.
What Did They Say? - Rewrite the sentences using all the techniques that you have learned so far. Make sure the syntax is spot on.
Tell Me About the Party - Will told us all about the party. He said there were about ten people there. I asked him about Robert, and confirmed that Robert was in attendance.
Writing The Other Way - Most students find this harder to do then its counterpart.
What Is the Difference Between Direct and Indirect Speech
Here are the basic differences between direct and indirect speech.
Difference In Meaning
There are two ways to describe the speech. These two ways are known as indirectly and directly. These two methods are widely used in the English language to imply what others have said. Both have different rules when writing.
The direct form occurs when the exact same words of the speech are repeated without any interruptions or additions. Direct speech implies exactly what has been said in the same tone. The actual words that were used by the speaker are written in indirect speech. Nothing new is added. Expressions are also mentioned in the exact same way by maintaining the tone of the actual speaker. The direct form is used when you do want to keep things simple and accurate.
The indirect form occurs when the actual words of the speaker are not quoted. Indirect speech changes certain elements from the actual words. It occurs when someone else tries to speak the original words.
Difference In Alternative Name
Both direct and indirect speech have their own alternative names. Direct format is commonly known as quoted speech. Whereas, indirect form is commonly known as reported speech.
Difference In Point Of View
The indirect and direct speech also differ in point of views. The point of view of the direct speech is that of the speaker. Whereas, the point of view of indirect form is that of the listener.
Difference In Usage
The use of this technique in written has a difference in purpose and usage as well. The direct form is used when we want the reader to know what exactly was said by the speaker. No change in the message really ever occurs. Whereas, the indirect technique is used when we use our own words to report the words of someone else.
Difference In Quotation Marks
Direct technique uses quotation marks whereas, the indirect form does not use quotation marks.
Direct: She said, "I am going to the market". Indirect: She said that she was going to the market.
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Direct - indirect speech exercise 1 Rewrite sentences in the reported speech.
Direct - indirect speech exercise 2 Report a short dialogue in the reported speech.
Direct - indirect speech exercise 3 Find and correct mistakes in the reported speech.
Direct - indirect speech exercise 4 Choose correct answers in a multiple choice test.
Indirect - direct speech exercise 5 Rewrite sentences from the reported speech to direct speech.
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Reported questions exercise 6 Change the reported questions and orders into direct questions and orders.
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The direct and indirect speech are used to say what other people said, thought or felt. "I like it," he said. - He said that he liked it. "Dan will come," she hoped. - She hoped Dan would come.
The reported (indirect) speech is typically introduced by verbs such as say, tell, admit, complain, explain, remind, reply, think, hope, offer, refuse etc. in the past tense. He said (that) he didn't want it. She explained that she had been at the seaside.
If these verbs are in the past tense, we change the following: a) verb tenses and verb forms b) pronouns c) the adverbs of time and place
A) Verb tenses
We change the tenses in the following way:
- Present - past "I never understand you," she told me. - She told me she never understood me. "We are doing exercises," he explained. - He explained that they were doing exercises.
- Present perfect - past perfect "I have broken the window," he admitted. - He admitted that he had broken the window. "I have been waiting since the morning," he complained. - He complained that he had been waiting since the morning.
- Past - past perfect "She went to Rome," I thought. - I thought that she had gone to Rome. "He was thinking of buying a new car," she said. - She said he had been thinking of buying a new car.
- Will - conditional Will changes into the conditional. I will come on Sunday," he reminded me. - He reminded me that he would come on Sunday.
As you can see, both the past tense and the present perfect change into the past perfect.
Notes 1. I shall, we shall usually become would . "I shall appreciate it," he said. - He said he would appreciate it. 2. I should, we should usually change into would . "We should be really glad," she told us. - She told us they would be really glad. 3. May becomes might . "I may write to him," she promised. - She promised that she might write to him.
The verb forms remain the same in the following cases:
- If we use the past perfect tense. Eva: "I had never seen him." - Eva claimed that she had never seen him.
- If the reporting verb is in the present tense. Bill: "I am enjoying my holiday." - Bill says he is enjoying his holiday. Sandy: "I will never go to work." - Sandy says she will never go to work.
- When we report something that is still true. Dan: "Asia is the largest continent." - Dan said Asia is the largest continent. Emma: "People in Africa are starving." - Emma said people in Africa are starving.
- When a sentence is made and reported at the same time and the fact is still true. Michael: "I am thirsty." - Michael said he is thirsty.
- With modal verbs would, might, could, should, ought to, used to. George: "I would try it." - George said he would try it. Mimi: "I might come." - Mimi said she might come. Steve: "I could fail." - Steve said he could fail. Linda: "He should/ought to stay in bed." - Linda said he should/ought to stay in bed. Mel: "I used to have a car." - Mel said he used to have a car.
- After wish, would rather, had better, it is time. Margo: "I wish they were in Greece." - Margo said she wished they were in Greece. Matt: "I would rather fly." - Matt said he would rather fly. Betty: "They had better go." - Betty said they had better go. Paul: "It is time I got up." - Paul said it was time he got up.
- In if-clauses. Martha: "If I tidied my room, my dad would be happy." - Martha said that if she tidied her room, her dad would be happy.
- In time clauses. Joe: "When I was staying in Madrid I met my best friend." - He said that when he was staying in Madrid he met his best friend.
- We do not change the past tense in spoken English if it is clear from the situation when the action happened. "She did it on Sunday," I said. - I said she did it on Sunday. We must change it, however, in the following sentence, otherwise it will not be clear whether we are talking about the present or past feelings. "I hated her," he said. - He said he had hated her.
- We do not usually change the modal verbs must and needn't . But must can become had to or would have to and needn't can become didn't have to or wouldn't have to if we want to express an obligation. Would/wouldn't have to are used to talk about future obligations. "I must wash up." - He said he must wash up/he had to wash up. "I needn't be at school today." - He said he needn't be/didn't have to be at school that day. "We must do it in June." - He said they would have to do it in June. If the modal verb must does not express obligation, we do not change it. "We must relax for a while." (suggestion) - He said they must relax for a while. "You must be tired after such a trip." (certainty) - He said we must be tired after such a trip.
B) Pronouns
We have to change the pronouns to keep the same meaning of a sentence. "We are the best students," he said. - He said they were the best students. "They called us," he said. - He said they had called them. "I like your jeans," she said. - She said she liked my jeans. "I can lend you my car," he said. - He said he could lend me his car.
Sometimes we have to use a noun instead of a pronoun, otherwise the new sentence is confusing. "He killed them," Kevin said. - Kevin said that the man had killed them. If we only make mechanical changes (Kevin said he had killed them) , the new sentence can have a different meaning - Kevin himself killed them.
This and these are usually substituted. "They will finish it this year," he said. - He said they would finish it that year. "I brought you this book," she said. - She said she had brought me the book. "We want these flowers," they said. - They said they wanted the flowers.
C) Time and place
Let's suppose that we talked to our friend Mary on Friday. And she said: "Greg came yesterday." It means that Greg came on Thursday. If we report Mary's sentence on Sunday, we have to do the following: Mary: "Greg came yesterday." - Mary said that Greg had come the day before. If we say: Mary said Greg had come yesterday , it is not correct, because it means that he came on Saturday.
The time expressions change as follows. now - then, today - that day, tomorrow - the next day/the following day, the day after tomorrow - in two days' time, yesterday - the day before, the day before yesterday - two days before, next week/month - the following week/month, last week/month - the previous week/month, a year ago - a year before/the previous year
Bill: "She will leave tomorrow." - Bill said she would leave the next day. Sam: "She arrived last week." - Sam said she had arrived the previous week. Julie: "He moved a year ago." - Julie said he had moved a year before.
Note If something is said and reported at the same time, the time expressions can remain the same. "I will go on holiday tomorrow," he told me today. - He told me today he would go on holiday tomorrow. "We painted the hall last weekend," she told me this week. - She told me this week they had painted the hall last weekend. On the other hand, if something is reported later, the time expressions are different in the indirect speech. Last week Jim said: "I'm playing next week." If we say his sentence a week later, we will say: Jim said he was playing this week.
Here usually becomes there . But sometimes we make different adjustments. At school: "I'll be here at 10 o'clock," he said. - He said he would be there at 10 o'clock. In Baker Street: "We'll meet here." - He said they would meet in Baker Street.
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200+Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers (2025)
Direct and indirect speech exercises and answers (2025) help learners understand the transformation between direct statements and reported speech, enhancing their comprehension and expression abilities.
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Understanding Direct Speech
Direct speech is when the exact words spoken by a person are quoted within quotation marks. It provides a direct representation of what was said, maintaining the original wording and tone. Direct speech adds authenticity and immediacy to the narrative.
For example,
- Direct Speech: My aunt said, ‘Every mother loves her child.’
- Direct Speech: Mon said to me, ‘I shall go, but you will stay.’
Explore Indirect Speech
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, conveys someone else’s words without quoting them directly. Indirect speech offers a concise summary, enabling effective communication and storytelling.
- Indirect Speech: My aunt said that every mother loves her child.
- Indirect Speech: Mon told me that she would go but I should stay.
Before delving into the direct and indirect speech exercises, consider how Tense , Pronouns , Time , and Place change when transitioning from direct to indirect speech and vice versa.
Exercises and Answers for Direct and Indirect Speech (2025)
Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and answers, along with examples are given in the following for practice. It’s important for students as well as for competitive Exams. For practice and easy comprehension, Direct and indirect speech Exercises and answers have been arranged according to different rules in the following.
Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers with Tense Transformations
Exercises and answers with tense alterations facilitate practice and comprehension of verb tense transformations.
Exercise 1:
Change the mode of narration from direct Speech to indirect speech .
(1) He said , ‘I need some money.’ Ans: He said that he needed some money.
(2) She said, ‘I am waiting for him.’ Ans: She said that she was waiting for him.
(3) The boy said , ‘I have done my homework.’ Ans: The boy said that he had done his homework.
(4) You said, ‘The baby has been sleeping .” Ans: You said that the baby had been sleeping .
(5) You say, ‘I am always busy.’ Ans: You say that you are always busy.
(6) The child will say , ‘Mum knows everything.’ Ans: The child will say that Mum knows everything.
(7) He said , ‘I did it.’ Ans: He said that he had done it.
(8) She said, ‘He was talking .’ Ans: She said that he had been talking .
(9) The monk said , ‘Man will die .’ Ans: The monk said that man will die.
(10) He said , ‘The sun gives us light.’ Ans: He said that the sun gives us light.
Exercise 2:
Switch the narrative style from direct speech to indirect speech.
(1) He said to me, “I can’t recall your name.” Ans: He told me that he could not recall my name.
(2) Poulami says , “I am fine.” Ans: Poulomi says that she is fine.
(3) He said, “I did it.” Ans: He said that he had done it.
(4) “I know her address,” said Gopi. Ans: Gopi said that he knew her address.
(5) Ram said, “The earth is round.” Ans: Ram said that the Earth is round.
(6) “We planted it ourselves,” said the grandfather. Ans: The Gran Father said that they had planted it themselves.
(7) Debu said, “I have been playing rugby.” Ans: Debu said that he had been playing rugby.
(8) Purbasha said to me,” I am afraid of ghosts.” Ans: Purbasha told me that she was afraid of ghosts.
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Exercise 3:
Turn the following sentences from direct Speech to indirect speech .
(1) The boys said , “It has been raining since morning. We cannot play today.” Ans: The boys said that it had been raining since morning so they could not play that day.
(2) Anjan’s mother said, “Your father has left for Mumbai.” Ans: Anjan’s mother said that my father had left for Mumbai.
(3) My teacher said , “Practice makes a man perfect.” Ans: My teacher said that practice makes a man perfect.
(4) He says, “I go to the temple every morning.” Ans: He says that he goes to the temple every morning.
(5) He said to me, “I will not get down from the bus.” Ans: He told me that he would not get off the bus.
(6) Rita says to Mita, “I will go with you.” Ans: Rita tells Mita that she w ill go with her.
(7) The boy said to his friend, “I went to school yesterday.” Ans: The boy told his friend that he had gone to school the previous day.
(8) You said, “I was right.” Ans: You said that you had been right.
(9) “I ‘ll go to the top,” said the young lady. Ans: The young lady said that she would go to the top.
(10) I ‘ ve got my rules,” the conductor said to me. Ans: The conductor told me that he had got his rules.
Pronouns in Direct and Indirect Speech: Exercises and Answers
Exercises and answers incorporating pronouns in direct and indirect speech facilitate learners’ understanding and application of pronoun changes in reported speech structures.
Exercise 4:
(1) You said, ‘ I never smoked.” Ans: You said that you never smoked.
(2) I said, ‘ I am always busy.” Ans: I said that I was alway busy
(3) I said to you , ‘ You look tired.” Ans: I said to you that you looked tired.
(4) You said to me , ‘ You are dependable.” Ans: You said to me that I was dependable.
(5) You said, “ He is right.” Ans: You said that he was right.
(6) I said, “ They will be late. Ans: I said that they w ould be late.
(7) He said to (Deep) , ‘ You told it so.” Ans: He said to Deep that he (Deep) had told it so.
(8) Mon said to Moon , “ You are naughty.” Ans: Mon said to Moon that she (Moon) was naughty.
Exercise 5:
Alter the narrative style from direct speech to indirect speech.
(1) He said to me, “ I have done the job.” Ans: He told me that he had done the job.
(2) Rohit said, “ I was absent yesterday.” Ans: Rohit said that he (Rohit) had been absent the previous day.
(3) The boy said, “ My father died two years ago.” Ans: The boy said that his father had died two years before.
(4) He said, “ My goal is to climb Mt Everest. “ Ans: He said that his goal was to climb Mount Everest.
(5) “ I shall certainly do nothing of this kind”, the woman. Ans: The woman said that she would certainly do nothing of that kind.
(6) The man said, “ I am exhausted.” Ans: The man said that he was exhausted.
(7) He said, “ I am washing my hands.” Ans: He said that he was washing his hands.
(8) Mother bird said to her little ones, “Today I will teach you how to fly.” Ans: Mother bird told her little ones that that day, she would teach them how to fly.
(9) Rita’s father says. “ I have done this for you. Ans: Rita’s father says that he had done that for her.
(10) Sumana said to her sister, “ I want to play with you.” Ans: Sumana told her sister that she wanted to play with her.
Time and Place Expressions in Direct and Indirect Speech: Exercises and Answers
Exercises and answers on time and place expressions in direct and indirect speech aid learners in accurately conveying temporal and spatial information while mastering reported speech conventions.
Exercise 6:
Turn the following direct speech into indirect speech
(1) I said to you, “I wish to start business next year. “ Ans: I said to you that I wished to start business the following years.
(2) You said to them, “ Now I shall tell you a nice story.” Ans: You told them that then you would tell them a nice story.
(3) She said to him, “I bought the book yesterday. “ Ans: She told him that she had bought the book the previous day .
(4) He said to me, “I saw your sister two years ago . Ans: He told me that he had seen my sister two years before.
(5) He said to his son, “You may come with me tomorrow. Ans: He told his son that he (his son) might go with him the next day.
(6) He said to her, I’m talking to you now for your good.” Ans: He told her that he was talking to her then for her good.
(7) The girl said to me, My father died two years ago. “ Ans: The girl told me that her father died two years before.
Exception: But if ‘ now ‘, ‘ here ‘, ‘ this ‘ refer to things present before the speaker at the time of reporting, no change is needed.
(8) He said to me, ‘I have no friend here. ‘ Ans: He told me that he had no friend here.
(9) I said, ‘We cannot be happy in this world.’ Ans: I said that we cannot be happy in this world.
(10) She said, “ This is the house where I was born.” Ans: She said that this was the house where she was born.
Exercise 7:
Change the following sentences into indirect speech.
(1) The boy said to his father, “I had my tiffin in school yesterday. “ Ans: The boy told his father that he had had his tiffin in school the previous day .
(2) The captain informed, “The tournament was postponed last year. “ Ans: The captain informed us that the tournament was postponed the previous year .
(3) She said, “We have been living here for two years.” Ans: She said that they had been living there for two years.
(4) Arnab said to Ajit,” I am happy today .” Ans: Arna told Ajit that he was happy that day.
(5) My friend said to me, “We went to the zoo yesterday. “ Ans: My friend told me that they had gone to the zoo the previous day.
(6) The clerk said, “I’ll do the work now. “ Ans: Clark said that he would do the work then.
(7) Hiten said to Mihir, “I received this letter yesterday. “ Ans: Hiten told me that he had received that letter the previous day.
(8) Rajib said to me. “I shall go to the picture today. “ Ans: Rajiv told me that he would go to the picture that day.
(9) He said, “We are very happy here. “ Ans: He said that they were very happy there.
(10) The farmer said, “I’ll sow the seeds now. “ Ans: The farmer said that he will show the seats then.
(12) The man said to me, “I received your gift yesterday. “ Ans: The man told me that he had received my gift the previous day.
(15) I said to my friend, “You were present in the class yesterday. “ Ans: I told my friend that he had been present in the class the previous day.
Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers of Assertive Sentences
Direct and indirect speech exercises and answers focusing on assertive sentences enable learners to grasp the nuances of reporting statements confidently and accurately.
Exercise 8:
Transform the following direct speech into indirect speech
(1) My aunt said, ‘Every mother loves her child.’ Ans: My aunt said that every mother loves her child.
(2) Mon said to me, ‘I shall go, but you will stay.’ Ans: Mon told me that she would go but I should stay.
(3) He said to his father, ‘I shall always carry out your order.’ Ans: He told his father that he would always carry out his order.
(4) She said, ‘I sang a song at today’s function.’ Ans: She said that she had sung a song at today’s function.
(5) He said to me, ‘You are wicked, so I shall not mix with you.’ Ans: He told me that I was wicked, so he would not mix with me.
Exercise 9:
Change the following sentences converting the direct speeches into indirect speeches.
(1) The teacher said to the boy, “You have forgotten the lesson.” Ans: The teacher told the boy that he had forgotten the lesson.
(2) The boy said, “I shall go out and play.” Ans: The boy said that he would go out and play.
(3) He said, “I am happy to be here today.” Ans: He said that he was happy to be there that day.
(4) They said, “We shall play the game again tomorrow.” Ans: They said that they would play the game again the next day.
(5) The boy said, “Two and two make four.” Ans: The boy said that two and two make four.
Exercise 10:
Change the form of narration from indirect speech into direct speech.
(1) She told them that she had lost her books and theirs too. Ans : “I have lost my books and yours too”, she told them.
(2) The princess says that she has lost her way. Ans: The princess says, “I have lost my way.”
(3) They say that they must keep their locality clean. Ans: They say, “We must keep our locality clean.”
(4) The girl says that those books are theirs, but that one is hers. Ans: The girl says, “These books are theirs, but this one is mine.”
(5) The Happy prince said that he had led the dance in the Great Hall. Ans: The Happy Prince said, “I led the dance in the great hall.”
Interrogative Sentences Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers
Engage with interrogative sentences through direct and indirect speech exercises and answers to sharpen your ability to convey questions effectively within different narrative frameworks.
Exercise 11:
(1) Mother said to her, ‘Are you feeling feverish?’ Ans: Mother inquired of her if she was feeling feverish.
(2) ‘Was it not a piece of luck?’ said Slavator. Ans: Salvtor wanted to know if that was not a piece of luck.
(3) The host said to me, ‘Have all the guests arrived?’ Ans: The host asked me whether all the guests had arrived.
(4) I said, ‘Do you know who will preside over the meeting?’ Ans: I asked whether he knew who would be presiding over the meeting.
(5) I said to the boy, ‘Did you pass the examination?’ Ans: I asked the boy if had passed the examination.
(6) She said to him, ‘Which of the books do you want to buy? Ans: She asked him which of the books he wanted to buy.
(7) The king said, ‘Who is not ready to due for his land, my countryman?’ Ans: The king asked his countrymen who was not ready to due for his land.
(8) He said to her, ‘Whose type writer are you using? Ans: He inquired of her whose type- writer she was using.
(9) The girl said to the strang ‘Whom do you want to see? Ans: The girl asked the stranger whom he wanted to see.
(10) The teacher said to the student, ‘Why are you late regularly? Ans: The teacher asked the student why he was late regularly.
Exercise 12:
Turn the following sentences from direct speech to indirect speech.
(1) Bulbuli said to her friend, “Will you come tomorrow?” Ans: Bulbuli asked her friend if she would on the next day.
(2) The policeman said to the stranger, “What are you looking for?” Ans: The police asked the stranger what he was looking for.
(3) Nikhil said to me, “Why do you look sad? Ans: Nikhil asked me why I looked sad.
(4) I said to her, “Did you take tea ?” Ans: I asked her if she had taken tea.
(5) The girl said to her mother, “Will you give me your bangles ?” Ans: The girl asked her mother if she would give her her bangles.
(6) Father said to me, “Why are you so upset?” Ans: Father asked me why I was so upset.
Exercise 13:
Change the following indirect speech into Direct speech.
(1) She asked me if I had called her. Ans: She said to me, “Did you call me ?”
(2) He asked me if I was writing a letter. Ans: He asked me, “Are you writing a letter ?”
(3) The man asked the child how he had got there. Ans: “How did you get here, child ?”, the man said.
(4) The police asked me if I could show my identity card. Ans: The police said to me, “Can you show your identity card ?”
(5) He asked us if we were attending the meeting that day. Ans: He said to us, “Are you attending the meeting today?”
(6) I asked her if she had taken medicine. Ans: I said to her, “Did you take medicine ?”
(7) Raja asked Dipu if he would go to school that day. Ans: Raja said to Dipu, “Will you go to school today?
Imperative Sentences Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers
Master imperative sentences through direct and indirect speech exercises and answers, refining your skill in conveying commands and requests within diverse linguistic contexts.
Exercise 14:
Change the following sentences from direct speech to indirect speech.
(1) The teacher said, ‘Boys, go to your classes.’ Ans: The teacher ordered the boys to go to their classes.
(2) She said to him, ‘Please lend me your pen.’ Ans: She requested him to lend her his pen.
(3) The mother said to her son, ‘Wait here for me.’ Ans: The mother told her son to wait there for her.
(4) He said to me, ‘Go home at once.’ Ans: He advised me to go home at once.
(5) I said to my teacher, ‘Please explain the passage. Ans: I requested my teacher to explain the passage.
(6) The student said to the teacher, “Excuse me, sir.’ Ans: The student begged the teacher to excuse him.
(7) He said, ‘Friends, lend me your ears. Ans: Addressing them as friends, he requested them to lend him their ears.
Exercise 15:
(1) The teacher said to the students, “Keep quiet.” Ans: The teachers ordered the students to keep quiet.
(2) My teacher said to me. “Do not neglect your studies.” Ans: My teacher advised me not to neglect my studies.
(3) The man said to his son, “Always try to be honest.” Ans: The man advised it’s on to always try to be honest.
(4) Mother said to Raju, “Do not run in the sun.” Ans: Mother ordered Raju not to run in the sun.
(5) The man said to me, “Brother, please help me.” Ans: Addressing as a brother, the man requested me to help him.
(6) The students said, “Please allow us to play in the field.” Ans: The students requested to allow them to play on the field.
(7) He said to me, “Please give me some money.” Ans: He requested me to give him some money.
Exercise 16:
Change the following sentences from Indirect speech to Direct Speech of narration.
(1) He advised me not to waste my valuable time. Ans: He said to me, “Don’t waste your valuable time.”
(2) The grandson advised the children not to pluck flowers. Ans: The gardener said to the children, “Do not pluck flowers.”
(3) Tom forbade Sid to shake him. Ans: Tom said to Sid, “Don’t shake me.”
(4) The master ordered the servant to sort the door. Ans: The master said to the servant, “Shut the door.”
(5) The commander ordered the soldiers to stand at ease. Ans: The commander said to the soldiers, “Stand at ease.”
(6) Addressing as sethji, the vendor told him not to rob the poor. Ans: “Sethji, don’t rob the poor”, said the vendor.
(7) The doctor advised the patient to take proper vitamins to stay healthy. Ans: The doctor said to the patient, “Take proper vitamins to stay healthy.”
(8) The teacher ordered the students to do it then. Ans: The teacher said to the students, “Do it now.”
Direct and indirect speech Exercises and Answers with “Let”
Enhance your understanding of direct and indirect speech through exercises and answers featuring the usage of “let,” allowing you to effectively report permissions, suggestions, or proposals in various contexts
Exercise 17:
Change the following sentences from direct speech to indirect speech mode of narration.
(1) He said to her, ‘Let us go out for a walk,’ Ans: He proposed to her that they should go out for a walk.
(2) Mon said to Mohan, ‘Let us dis- cuss the matter,’ Ans: Mon suggested to Mohan that they should discuss the matter.
(3) The chairman said, ‘Let us put the motion to vote. Ans: The chairman proposed that they should put the motion to vote.
(4) I said to her, ‘Let us have some music,’ Ans: I proposed to her that we should have some music.
(5) ‘Let us hurry or we may miss the bus,’ said he, Ans: He urged all to hurry or they might miss the bus.
(6) She said, ‘Let me come in.’ Ans: She requested that she might be allowed to come in.
(7) He said, ‘Let her say whatever she likes.’ Ans: He said that she might say whatever she liked.
(8) He said, ‘Let me have a cup of coffee.’ Ans: He wished that he might have a cup of coffee.
(9) The player said to the captain, ‘Let me have a chance, please.’ Ans: The player requested the captain to let him have a chance.
(10) I said, ‘Let him work ever so hard, he cannot win the prize.’ Ans: He said that the visitor might be allowed to wait outside.
Exercise 18:
(1) Rahim said, “Let us decide the matter together.” Ans: Rahim suggested that they should decide the matter together.
(2) The boy said to me, “Let us play cricket.” Ans: The boy proposed that they should play cricket.
(3) He said, “Let me go home.” Ans: He wished that he might go home.
(4) He said to me, “Let him say whatever he likes.” Ans: He wished me that he might say whatever he liked.
(5) He shouted, “Let me go out. Ans: He shouted at me to go out.
Exercise 19:
Change the following sentences from indirect speech to direct speech mode of narration.
(1) She proposed that they should go to the cinema. Ans: She said, “Let us go to the cinema.”
(2) He suggested that they should drop the matter. Ans: He said, “Let us drop the matter”
(3) They suggested that they should make him give them their fears back. Ans: “Let’s make him give us our fares back,” they said.
(4) Shabnam proposed Chandni that they should go for a walk. Ans: “Let us go for a walk.” said Shabnam to Chandni.
(5) The leader suggested that they should hold a meeting the next day. Ans: The leader said, “Let’s hold a meeting tomorrow.”
Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers of Optative Sentences
Practice direct and indirect speech with exercises and answers focusing on optative sentences, enabling you to accurately report wishes, prayers, or blessings while honing your linguistic proficiency.
Exercise 20:
Change the following from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech.
(1) Mother said, ‘May you be happy.’ Ans: Mother wished that I might be happy.
(2) He said to you, ‘May God bless you.’ Ans: He prayed that God might bless you.
(3) She said, ‘Had I been there!’ Ans: She wished that she had been there.
(4) He said to me, ‘May you succeed.’ Ans: He wished that I might succeed.
(5) They said, ‘Long live the leader.’ Ans: They prayed that the leader might live long.
(6) He said to me, ‘May your mother recover soon. Ans: He wished that my mother might recover soon.
(7) The monk said, ‘May peace prevail.’ Ans: The monk hoped that peace would prevail.
(8) The boy siad, ‘Had I the wings of a bird.’ Ans: The boy wished that he could have the wings of a bird.
Exercise 21:
(1) I said to him, “May you be happy.” Ans: I wished that he might be happy.
(2) Mother said to me, “May God bless you.” Ans: Mother prayed that God might bless me.
(3) He said, “May his soul rest in peace.” Ans: He prayed that his soul might rest in peace.
(4) The girl said, “Oh, had I the wings of a dove.” Ans: The girl wished that she could have the wings of a dove.
(5) I said to him, “May you live long.” Ans: I wished him that he might live long.
Exercise 22:
Change the following from Indirect Speech to Direct Speech.
(1) Nilima wished me that I might recover soon. Ans: Nilima said to me, “May you recover soon.”
(2) Mother wished him that God might grant him a long life. Ans : Mother said to him, “May God grant you a long life.”
(3) The holy man wished that peace might prevail. Ans: The holy man said, “May peace prevail.”
(4) She wished that Mother Teresa might recover from illness soon. Ans: She said, “May Mother Teresa recover from illness soon.”
(5) He wished that he could bring his departed friend back to life. Ans: He said, “Oh, if I could bring my departed friend back to life.”
Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises of Exclamatory Sentences
Engage in direct and indirect speech exercises focusing on exclamatory sentences to refine your ability in reporting strong emotions or exclamations accurately within different narrative frameworks.
Exercise 23:
(1) The supporters said, ‘Hurrah! we have won?’ Ans: The supporter exclaimed in joy that they had won.
(2) The girl said, ‘How wonderful love is!’ Ans: The girl exclaimed in joy that love is wonderful.
(3) The teacher said, ‘Bravo! Well done!’ Ans: The teacher applauded his students by saying that they had done well.
(4) ‘Alas! I am undone’, said the women. Ans: They women cried out in sorrow that she was undone.
(5) He said, ‘Good bye, my friends !’ Ans: He bade his friends good bye.
(6) The old man said to the youth, ‘Fie! You are such a coward.’ Ans: The old man exclaimed that it was shameful for the youth to be such a coward.
(7) ‘How dirty the house is!’ he observed. Ans: He exclaimed in irritation that the house was very dirty.
(8) ‘Good God! I am saved’, said he. Ans: He exclaimed in the name of merciful God that he was saved.
Exercise 24:
(1) The boys triumphantly said, “Hurrah! We have won the match.” Ans: The boys exclaimed in joy that they had won the match.
(2) The old man said to the girl, “May you be happy !” Ans: The old man wished the girl that she might be happy.
(3) He said, “What good news!” Ans: He exclaimed in joy that it was very good news.
(4) The children said, “How happy we were there!” Ans: The children gloomily said that they had been very happy there.
(5) He said to you. “May God bless you.” Ans: He wished you that God might bless you.
(6) My friend said to me. “What a fool you are!” Ans: My friend exclaimed in despair that she was a big fool.
Exercise 25:
(1) Piyali exclaimed in sorrow that she had lost her phone. Ans: “Alas! I have lost my phone”, said Piyali.
(2) Mother wished Roy that his dreams might come true. Ans: Mother said to Roy, “May your dreams come true.”
(3) The girl exclaimed that she had been very sensible. Ans: How insensible I have been!”, said the girl.
(4) The girl exclaimed in sorrow that she had torn her frock. Ans: The girl said, “Oh dear! I have torn my frock.”
(5) She exclaimed in sorrow that she was undone. Ans: She said, “Alas! I am undone.”
(6) They wished me happy birthday. Ans: They said to me. “Happy birthday!”
(7) The students bade their teacher good morning. Ans: “Good morning, Madam!”, said the students to the teacher.
Practice Worksheet for Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises
A . Change the following into reported speech .
1. Rita says, “Kishore sang a song”.
2. The saint said, “Man is mortal”
3. You said, “we are learning our lesson’.
4. He said to me, “My father went to Mumbai last week.
5. I said to her, “Are you leaving tonight?”
6. He said to her, “Can you lend me your umbrella?”
7. She said, “I saw a tiger here’.
8. The principal said, “well done! my boys”.
9. She said, “Let them play.”
10. I said to Harsh, “Please help me.”
B. Change the direct speech into Indirect Speech
1. He asked me, “Where has he gone?”
2. The Prime Minister said, “National Integrity will be preserved at all costs.
3. She said, “My uncle came yesterday.”
4. Sheela said to us, “You must work hard.”
5. They said, “We trust in God.”
6. The officer said to him. “You will be dismissed if you do not attend the office in time.'”
7. He said to me “I am reading a book.”
8. He said, “Thanks for reminding me.’
9. She said,” Keep this room open.’
10. I said to him, “I went there on Tuesday.”
C. Choose the correct option .
1. I advised him ____________ it.
(a) to not do
(b) not to do
2. She told me ____________ careful.
(c) that be
3. She asked me if I ____________ my lunch.
(b) have eaten
(c) had eaten
4. She asked me ____________ going to the movies
(a) that I was
(b) if was I
(c) if I was
5. The dentist suggested ____________ get a new toothbrush.
(b) that I should
(c) me that I should
6. She said that no one ____________ me
(c) had called
7. He asked me ____________ to deserve such a cruel punishment.
(a) what had he done
(b) what he had done
(c) that he had done
8. He promised he ____________ do it by the end of the week.
9. She said that ____________ me before.
(a) she hadn’t met
(b) she did not meet
(c) she will not meet
10. I requested her____________ me.
(b) to help
(c) that help
D. Complete the sentences in the reported speech.
1. The girl said that it ___________ to be there that evening.
(a) gave her great pleasure
(b) gives her great pleasure
(c) gives her great pleasure
2. The man said that he ___________ as soon as possible.
(a) must go
(b) had gone
(c) should be gone
3. She said that she ___________ to se any of them.
(a) does not want
(b) did not want
(c) had not wanted
4. The teacher says that if you work hard you ___________
(a) would pass
(b) will pass
5. He said that he ___________
(b) has won
(c) had won
6. He proposed that they ___________ for her return.
(a) shall wait
(b) will wait
(c) should wait
7. Alice exclaimed how clever ___________
(a) she was
(b) was she
(c) she has been
8. The young man asked which way she ___________
(a) has gone
(c) would go.
9. He asked me where ___________ going.
10. She requested them to wait there till she ___________
(a) returns
(b) returned
(c) will return
E. Complete the sentence in the reported speech.
1. Ravi said, “I love this place”.
Ravi said _______________
2. “Do you like football?” He asked me.
He asked me_______________
3. “I can’t drive a lorry”, he said.
He said _______________
4. “Be nice to your brother”, he said
He asked me _______________
5. “Don’t be nasty, “he said
He urged me _______________
6. “Don’t waste your money “she said,
She told the boys _______________
7. “What have you decided to do? “she asked
him. She asked him _______________
8. “I always wake up early”. he said,
He said_______________
9. “You should revise your lessons’, he said,
He advised the students _______________
10. “Where have you been? “he asked me
He wanted to know _______________
F. Complete the sentence in the reported speech.
1. She said, “I went to cinema yesterday,”
She said _______________
2. You said, “I will do this for him.”
You said _______________
3. He said, “I am writing a test tomorrow,
4. She said, “I am not hungry now”,
5. They said, “We have never been here before.”
They said _______________
6. They said, “We were in London last week.”
7. He said, “They won’t sleep.”
8. “Have you been shopping?” he asked us.
9. She said, “It is very quiet here.
10. “I don’t speak Italian”, she said.
She said_______________
G. Read the dialogue and complete the following passage.
Susan: Why have you not brought my party dress? Jenny: I haven’t brought it because I had gone to my uncle’s house with my parents, so I forgot to keep it. Susan: Don’t give me silly excuses. I want to know the truth. Jenny: I am sorry Susan. I was chatting with my friends till late. I forgot that you needed it urgently today.
Susan asked Jenny (a) …………… Jenny said that she (b) …………… . Susan (c) …………… . Jenny said that she was sorry and further added that she was chatting with her friends till late and she had forgotten that Jenny needed it urgently that day.
H. Read the following conversation and complete the passage that follows.
Dilip: I’ve been watching the sea and there hasn’t been any trace of a ship. Ralph: I told you yesterday too that we’ll be rescued, so have patience. Dilip: Why do you ask me to keep quiet whenever I say something? Ralph: Have you ever said anything sensible?
Dilip said (a) ………… . Ralph replied (b) ………… and so asked him to have patience. Dilip angrily asked Ralph (c) ………… to which Ralph wanted to know (d) …………
Direct and Indirect Speech Answers Key
1. Rita says that Kishore sang a song.
2. The saint said that the man is mortal.
3. You said that you were learning your lesson.
4. He hold me that his father had gone to Mumbai the previous week.
5. I asked her if she was leaving that night.
6. He asked her if she could lend him her umbrella.
7. She said that she had seen a tiger there.
8. The principal exclaimed with applause that the boys had done well.
9. She suggested that they should be allowed to play.
10. I requested Harsh to help me.
1. He asked me where he had gone.
2. The Prime Minister declared that the National Integrity would be preserved at all costs.
3. She said that her uncle had come the previous day.
4. Sheela told us that we must work hard.
5. They said that they trusted in God.
6. The officer warned him that he would be dismissed
if he did not attend the office in time.
7. He told me that he was reading a book.
8. He thanked me for reminding him.
9. She ordered to keep that room open.
10. I told him that I had gone there on Tuesday.
1. (b) not to do
2. (b) to be
3. (c) had eaten
4. (c) if I was
5. (b) that I should
6. (c) had called
7. (b) what he had done
8. (b) would
9. (a) she hadn’t met
10. (b) to help
D. Complete the sentences in reported speech.
1. (a) gave her great pleasure.
2. (a) must go
3. (b) did not want
4. (b) will pass
5. (c) had won
6. (c) should wait
7. (a) she was
8. (b) had gone
9. (a) I was
10. (b) returned
E. Complete the sentence in reported speech.
1. that he loved that place
2. whether I liked football
3. that he couldn’t drive a lorry
4. to be nice to my brother
5. not to be nasty
6. not to waste their money
7. what he had decided to do
8. that he always wake up early
9. to revise their lessons
10. where I had been
F. Complete the sentence in reported speech.
1. that she had gone to cinema the previous day.
2. that you would do that for him.
3. that he will be writing a test the next day.
4. that she was not hungry then.
5. that they had never been there before.
6. that they had been in London the previous week.
7. that they wouldn’t sleep.
8. whether we had been shopping.
9. that it was very quiet there.
10. that she didn’t speak Italian.
G. Read the dialogue and complete the following passage
(a) why she had not brought her party dress
(b) hadn’t brought it as she had gone to her uncle’s house with her parents; so she had forgotten to keep it
(c) told her not to give silly excuses and further said that she wanted to know the truth.
(a) that he had been watching the sea and that there had not been any trace of a ship
(b) that he had told him the day before that they would be rescued
(c) why he asked him to keep quiet whenever he said something
(d) if he had ever said anything sensible
FAQs on Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises and Answers
Q: what’s the purpose of the indirect speech.
A: Indirect speech allows us to convey someone else’s words without quoting them verbatim. It’s useful for summarizing and paraphrasing.
Q: Are tense changes mandatory in indirect speech?
A: Yes, tense changes are often necessary to accurately reflect the timing of the original statement.
Q: Can reporting verbs be used interchangeably?
A: While reporting verbs can be interchangeable to some extent, their nuances can impact the meaning of the reported speech.
Q: Is it possible to transform any direct speech into indirect speech?
A: Yes, most direct speech can be converted into indirect speech, although some cases may require adjustments.
Q: How can I identify indirect speech in a sentence?
A: Look for keywords like “said,” “asked,” or other reporting verbs, as well as changes in pronouns, tenses, and time expressions.
Q: Why is mastering direct and indirect speech important?
A: Mastering these skills enhances communication clarity, adds variety to language use, and fosters effective expression.
Conclusion:
Direct and indirect speech exercises and answers are invaluable tools for effective communication. By honing this skill, you’ll not only convey information accurately but also showcase your language expertise. Remember that practice makes perfect, and the more you engage in these exercises, the more naturally you’ll incorporate them into your everyday language use.
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Direct and Reported Speech Worksheets
Not many aspects of English grammar are dealt with more care and vigor than direct and reported speech. As universal and widely-talked about this may be, direct and indirect speech is more profound and intriguing than it seems to be. Our direct and reported speech worksheets help 8th grade and high school students iron out any confusion they have in the topic, and enable them to immaculately convert direct to indirect and vice versa. Witness students putting their heart and soul into this unique grammatical experience. Download some of these worksheets for free!
Say, tell or ask?
The verbs "say", "tell", and "ask" are all used in reported speech, but each has its own space. Let kids show you how wisely they can use these in reported speech, by correctly completing the sentences in this pdf worksheet.
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Direct to Indirect Speech
This printable exercise whips up lots of excitement among grade 8 and grade 9, as they convert sentences into indirect speech. There is enough practice to prepare them to deal with the nuances of indirect speech head on.
Imperatives to Reported Speech
It's time you proved to students that the direct and indirect speech is no longer an experience fraught with confusion! Converting imperative sentences into indirect speech is just the thing to do here.
Direct and Indirect Speech | Chart
This direct-and-indirect-speech chart has elements enough to cast a spell on the high schoolers. They instantly get hold of a number of time and place phrases and their indirect speech equivalents.
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Direct to Reported Speech
In order for 8th grade and 9th grade students to fully master the direct-indirect-speech chapter, they ought to practice rewriting direct speech as indirect speech as well, which is what they do in this practice worksheet.
Statements to Reported Speech
Show kids that you are a delight to work with, and are ready to support them galore, as they convert sentences into indirect. Let them use the example to their advantage, and it won't take long.
Interrogatives to Reported Speech
Watch kids craving to get more of their reported-speech practice, and let them consult you for instant tips at all times, as they practice converting interrogative sentences to indirect speech.
Exclamatory to Reported Speech
This pdf worksheet turns direct and reported speech into an intoxicating learning experience. Rewriting a bunch of exclamatory sentences as indirect, kids dive further deep into the topic.
Reported to Direct Speech
This printable worksheet helps practice conversion of reported speech into direct speech. Rewrite each sentence using appropriate punctuations, tenses and keep an eye on your word order as well.
Indirect to Direct Speech
This exercise greatly adds to the indirect-to-direct conversion, and kids get to hammer the concept home with great efficiency. Let them punctuate and order words correctly, to see success smiling at them.
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Direct and Indirect Speech Exercise
Turn the following sentences into indirect speech.
1. John said, ‘I am very busy now.’ 2. He said, ‘The horse has been fed.’ 3. ‘I know her name and address,’ said John. 4. ‘German is easy to learn,’ she said. 5. He said, ‘I am writing letters.’ 6. ‘It is too late to go out,’ Alice said. 7. He said to me, ‘I don’t believe you.’ 8. He says, ‘I am glad to be here this evening.’ 9. He said to me, ‘What are you doing?’ 10. ‘Where is the post office?’ asked the stranger. 11. He said, ‘Will you listen to me?’ 12. John said to Peter, ‘Go away.’ 13. She said to me, ‘Please wait here till I return.’ 14. ‘Call the witness,’ said the judge. 15. The speaker said, ‘Be quiet and listen to my words.’
1. John said that he was very busy then. 2. He said that the horse had been fed. 3. John said that he knew/knows her name and address. (Note that the tenses may not change if the statement is still relevant or if it is a universal truth.) 4. She said that German is/was easy to learn. 5. He said that he was writing letters. 6. Alice said that it was too late to go out. 7. He told me that he didn’t believe me. OR He said he didn’t believe me. 8. He says that he is glad to be here this evening. (When the reporting verb is in the present tense, adverbs of time and place do not normally change in indirect speech.) 9. He asked me what I was doing. 10. The stranger asked where the post office is/was. 11. He asked me if I would listen to him. 12. John ordered Peter to go away. 13. She asked me to wait there till she returned. 14. The judge commanded them to call the first witness. 15. He urged them to be quiet and listen to them.
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Punctuating direct and indirect speech.
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Fend off any errors that might creep into your speech with our free, printable direct and indirect speech worksheets! We use direct speech to quote the exact same words that someone utters. The indirect speech is used to report someone's speech, often with words slightly changed. Convert a range of sentences including the interrogative ...
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A. Direct Speech cont. Position of Quoted Speech. Instructions. Examples. split by the subject and the verb. Begin with the first set of quotation marks. Capitalize the first letter of the sentence. At the end of the first part of the quote, place a comma and quotation marks. Insert the subject and reporting verb, and follow the verb with a comma.
Answer Keys Here. Direct speech is basically a quote or the literal words that were spoken by a subject. When you use this in your writing it must be surrounded by quotation marks (" "). Using direct quotes helps your audience understand the frame of mind of the subject. Indirect speech is reporting what was said by a subject.
Reported questions + commands exercises PDF. Practise the difference between the direct and indirect speech in questions, commands and requests. Online exercises with answers: Direct - indirect speech exercise 1 Rewrite sentences in the reported speech. Direct - indirect speech exercise 2 Report a short dialogue in the reported speech.
Exercise 3: Turn the following sentences from direct Speech to indirect speech. (1) The boys said, "It has been raining since morning. We cannot play today.". Ans: The boys said that it had been raining since morning so they could not play that day. (2) Anjan's mother said, "Your father has left for Mumbai.".
This pdf worksheet turns direct and reported speech into an intoxicating learning experience. Rewriting a bunch of exclamatory sentences as indirect, kids dive further deep into the topic. Grab the Worksheet. Reported to Direct Speech. This printable worksheet helps practice conversion of reported speech into direct speech.
Reported speech - step by step * Step 1 * Grammar part 1. This time I collected a lot of useful information about the reported speech. First I want to share the grammar of the reported speech with you.
08/09/2020. Country code: IN. Country: India. School subject: English language (1061957) Main content: Direct Indirect Speech (1940895) From worksheet author: Identify Direct and Indirect Speech. Other contents: Identify Direct and Indirect Speech.
Direct to reported & reported to direct speech rephrasing (+ key) Level: advanced. Age: 14-17. Downloads: 328. Direct and Indirect / Reported Speech - Part 1. Level: elementary. Age: 10-17. Downloads: 323. Mixed rephrasing 2: passive to active & reported to direct speech.
REPORTED SPEECH. This worksheet contains tasks with Indirect statements, Indirect commands and Indirect questions - General and Special.There are two variants with the keys.It's better to do... 261 uses. rammy.
The speaker said, 'Be quiet and listen to my words.'. Answers. 1. John said that he was very busy then. 2. He said that the horse had been fed. 3. John said that he knew/knows her name and address. (Note that the tenses may not change if the statement is still relevant or if it is a universal truth.)
Direct and indirect speech worksheets for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. Learn speech activities and words. This collection of worksheets support all learner profiles (auditory, visual, kinaesthetic), whilst creating a fun learning experience for ESL, EFL, and ESOL kids. Free pdf pages to make class preparation easier, eslkidsworld's printable materials ...
In this fun and engaging direct and indirect speech activity pack, you'll find a PowerPoint and worksheet. First, share the included The Differences Between Direct and Indirect Speech PowerPoint with your class, stopping when needed to discuss this more together and think of examples of the different kinds of speech. Once you've completed the PowerPoint, your children will be ready to have ...
These worksheets emphasize the difference between direct quotations (where the speaker's exact words are put inside quotation marks) and indirect quotations (no quotation marks are used). In these worksheets, students rewrite indirect quotations as direct quotations. Worksheet #1 Worksheet #2. Worksheet #3. Similar: Punctuating speech ...
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Language: English (en) ID: 409479. 09/10/2020. Country code: ZA. Country: South Africa. School subject: English language (1061957) Main content: Direct Speech (2036565) From worksheet author: Practise converting sentences from the direct to indirect speech.
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