Direct and Indirect Speech
Arsod Sir
Direct and Indirect Speech
Points to Remember
(A) Types of sentences
1] Assertive Sentences
2] Interrogative Sentences
3] Imperative Sentences
4] Exclamation Sentences
5] Sentences Of Let’s
(B) Rules for changing Direct into indirect:
1] About verbs (Change the sentence -present to past tense)
2] About Time and place showing words
3] About personal pronoun
we – we/ they
our – our/ their
us – us/them
1] Assertive Sentences
I said to Mohan, “ we can write”
1] Reporting verb
Said – said
Said to – told
2] conjunction – that
1] She said, “I have lived one hour as a proud rose.”
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2] He said, ”My father ditched this bog all his days and never made a pasture.”
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3] “You’re wasting your time,” the rest of the family said to him
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4] SDM Harbir Singh said, “It appears due to the suffocation in the area, but the exact cause of the incident can be confirmed only after an inquiry.”
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5] Another violet said, “We are small, but we are safe from the wrath of the skies.”
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6] He said, “I can’t see but everybody has some kind of disability”.
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7] She said to me, “We have to create a bloom in a desert”
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8) He said “ The teacher will call me as the wisest – Athenian.”
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9) Dr. Martin declared, “Hartman is not normal, he is super normal.”
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10] “There was not any breathing space”, said Saraswati Devi.
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11] He said to the people, “I have called you here to ask you a very important question.”
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2] Interrogative Sentences
There are two types of Interrogative Sentences
a) Verbal Type / Yes –no Type …
b) Wh –Type/ Informative
1] Reporting Verb – Said / said to | asked |
2] Conjunction (Yes/no) | if |
3] Conjunction (Wh-type) | Wh- word |
4] after conjunction write SUB then VERB and the remaining.
1] The teacher said to the students, “Have you completed the important homework that I gave you yesterday evening?”
2] My friend said to me, “Why are you looking worried about the upcoming examination tomorrow?”
3] The principal said to the teacher, “Did the students attend the special meeting arranged in the school hall today?”
4] The doctor said to the patient, “Are you taking the medicines regularly according to the prescription?”
5] The mother said to her son, “Why did you return home so late after finishing your coaching classes?”
6] The officer said to the clerk, “Have you submitted the important documents to the senior manager today?”
7] The tourist said to the guide, “How long will it take to reach the famous historical monument from here?”
8] The teacher said to the student, “Why have you not completed the science project assigned last week?”
9] The policeman said to the driver, “Why were you driving the vehicle at such a high speed on the highway?”
10] The father said to his daughter, “Have you prepared well for the final examination starting next week?”
11] The customer said to the shopkeeper, “Do you have this shirt available in a larger size today?”
12] The journalist said to the minister, “What steps will the government take to solve this environmental problem?”
13] The librarian said to the student, “Why did you not return the borrowed book yesterday?”
14] The teacher said to the class, “Have you understood the grammar rules explained during yesterday’s lecture?”
15] The manager said to the employee, “Why did you submit the project report after the official deadline yesterday?”
16] The coach said to the players, “Did you practice the new techniques during yesterday’s training session?”
17] The stranger said to me, “Can you tell me the correct way to reach the railway station?”
18] The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you disturbing the class during the important lecture?”
19] The guide said to the tourists, “Have you visited this beautiful museum before today?”
20] The doctor said to the patient, “Did you follow the diet instructions carefully last week?”
21] The teacher said to the student, “Why are you absent from the class so frequently this month?”
22] The father said to his son, “Have you locked the door properly before leaving the house?”
23] The principal said to the monitor, “Did all the students participate in the cultural program yesterday?”
24] The mother said to her daughter, “Why have you not cleaned your room this morning?”
25] The traveler said to the hotel manager, “Is there any comfortable room available for tonight?”
26] The teacher said to the students, “Why are you talking loudly during the important lecture now?”
27] The officer said to the guard, “Did anyone enter the building after office hours yesterday?”
28] The doctor said to the patient, “Are you feeling better after taking the medicines regularly?”
29] The librarian said to the girl, “Do you need help finding the reference book today?”
30] The friend said to me, “Why do you look so worried about your results today?”
31] The teacher said to the students, “Have you read the lesson before coming to school today?”
32] The guide said to the tourists, “Did you enjoy the historical tour of this ancient monument?”
33] The manager said to the worker, “Why did you arrive late to the office this morning?”
34] The father said to his son, “Have you finished your homework before going outside to play?”
35] The policeman said to the stranger, “Why are you standing near this bank building late at night?”
36] The teacher said to the boy, “Did you solve the difficult mathematics problem correctly?”
37] The officer said to the employee, “Have you completed the urgent office work assigned yesterday?”
38] The doctor said to the patient, “Why did you ignore the early symptoms of the disease?”
39] The teacher said to the class, “Are you ready for the surprise test today?”
40] The librarian said to the boy, “Why have you not returned the borrowed book yet?”
41] The guide said to the tourists, “Do you want to visit the famous temple nearby?”
42] The teacher said to the students, “Have you brought your textbooks for today’s lesson?”
43] The officer said to the guard, “Did you check all the visitors entering the building?”
44] The customer said to the waiter, “Is the food freshly prepared in this restaurant today?”
45] The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you laughing during this serious discussion?”
46] The doctor said to the patient, “Are you following the exercise routine regularly?”
47] The principal said to the teacher, “Did the students behave properly during the school function?”
48] The stranger said to me, “Can you guide me to the nearest bus station from here?”
49] The teacher said to the class, “Are you ready for the final examination starting tomorrow?”
50] The father said to his daughter, “Why are you studying so late at night these days?”
51] Father said to the teacher, “Is my son doing well now?”
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52] I said to my sister, “ Do you know anyone who is not happy about anything?”
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53] She said to the violet, ” Has greed entered your heart and numbed your senses ?”
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54] “I am ready to confess my guilt”, he said to Gandhiji “ Is not my confession before you enough”
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55] Dell said, “Why should dealers get such a big mark-up for so little added value?”
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56] I asked myself:” Why am I wearing myself out with this toil for which I am so ill-prepared?”
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57] Mother would ask, “Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you.” Playing, Mum. Sorry.”
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58] The sack buyer said to Reuben. “Why do you need this money today?” ”.
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3] Imperative Sentences
Reporting Verb |
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Said | Said |
Said to | Advised (Mother/Doctor) |
| Warned (Father/ Teacher) |
| Requested (Please) |
| Ordered (Senior/king) |
| Asked/ Told |
Conjunction | To / not to (Don’t) |
1] Reuben said to him “Please, don’t close up now.”
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2] Mrs. Goel said to her son, “Don’t argue with your father otherwise I shall punish you tomorrow.”
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3] The teacher said to Josh, “Don’t move from here without my permission. Why haven’t you done your homework today?”
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4] My mother said to me, “Why do you love only me? Go, love the world.”
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5] “Don’t worry, we’ll learn when we have to “ she said to Radha.
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6] “Don’t groan, I want to talk to you about a topic you detest,” She said to her daughters. “we shall do as you wish”
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7) She said to me, “Get it yourself. Why are you late for the
class today?”
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8) She said, “Don’t be anxious. I shall do for my society as I can now ”
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9] “Come back tomorrow, boy”. The sack buyer said.
4] Exclamatory Sentences
Reporting Verb – Said / said to | Exclaimed |
Conjunction (Yes/no) | that |
How/ what a | Very / a very |
Ravi said, “What/how + obj +sub + Verb”
Ravi exclaimed that sub+ verb + (a) very + obj.
How -very /What a – a very
1) The violet said, “What an unfortunate am I among these flower!
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2) The violet said, “How humble I am!
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3) The rose commented, “How strange is your talk!”
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4) He said, “What a foolish job he has done!”
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5) “How amazing it is!” I said.
5] Sentences Of Let’s
Reporting Verb – Said / said to | Suggested (to) |
Conjunction | that |
Let’s (Let us) | They should |
1) He said to his friends, “Let us go out for a walk.”
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2) She said, “Let us have some fun”
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3] “Let us call Birbal,” he said.
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4) She said to her brother, “Let’s take another example.”
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5) Guymon said to his teammates and skinner, “Let’s go”.
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Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech.
1) Dr. Martin declared, “Hartman’s not normal .he’s supernormal.
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2) He said, “I am no different from anybody else, it is true I can’t see but everybody has some kind of Disability”.
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3) Cheri said to him, “I would see you and run to get in your path, Do you remember those our school days?”
Ans. Cheri told him that, “she would see him and run to get in his path and asked he remember I those their school days.
4) Mother said Dave have you hearted the news? You have been accepted by Temple my son.”
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5) “Dave” said the other senior gripping his shoulder,” I can see like an eagle”. But you now something I feel just as scared as you do “
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6) ‘Who is there?’ the violet said, “I have lived one hour as a proud rose”
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7) “What are we going to do about that bloody eagle?”
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8) ‘Professor Cavalier said to Dave, “Why do you not settle for something within your capabilities?”
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9] Socrates would turn towards new voice and ask, “ shall we agree then that courage is steadfast good judgment, ?”
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10) I asked “Have they time to play with friends to meet interesting people to explore the world and follow their curiosity?”
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11) “Did you visit the Tower when you were in Paris last year?” I said to my friend, “We have to visit this place now.”
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12] “Can you see the light today?” I asked my mother. “Yes, I can see this world even my eyes are closed.”
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13] “Is there anyone who is not happy in my kingdom?” Said the king, “ I am ready to help all of my citizens.?
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14] “Will you keep this gift for me? Said the boy to the shopkeeper. “ Yes, I will keep it for you today.”
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15] Dell said, “Why should dealers get such a big mark-up for so little added value? I must start my new business.”
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16] He told the shopkeeper, “but I don’t have the money now. Can you hold it for me?” “Why should I hold it?
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17] “What exactly you want to do?” asked the father to me. “Is there any idea in your mind to start a new business this year? “I shall continue my study now.”
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18] The officer said to the man, “Who are you and what are you doing here without my permission?” “I am a plumber. I came here to change this pipeline.”
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19) She said to the violet.” Has greed entered your heart and numbed your senses? It is not proper to behave like that”
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20) I am ready to winless my guilt “he said to Gandhiji Is not my infusion before you enough.”
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21) I asked, “Hare our children time to play with friend to meet interesting people and to fouow their curiosity?
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22) Mother said to me. “How far is your challenge form the hostel?”
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23) The teacher said to me. “Are you nosy tar what you what you have done? Other wise I shall punish you”.
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24) He said to Radar” Why do you want to get computer education?
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25) The custom officer said. “I like the old pars”.
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#1. The thought instantly flashed in my mind- ‘I’d lost my way’.
#2. There must be a village nearby,” I reassured myself.
#3. He said, “I am watching a movie with my friends tonight.”
#4. She said, “I will visit my grandmother during the summer holidays.”
#5. John said, “I have never been to this place before today.”
#6. The teacher said, “Students must complete their homework by tomorrow.”
#7. He said, “I was planning to travel abroad last year.”
#8. She said, “I can solve this problem without any help.”
#9. Tom said, “I may not attend the party this weekend.”
#10. She said, “I must reach the station before the train arrives.”
#11. He said, “I do not know the answer to this question.”
Results
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Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech.
1) Dr. Martin declared, “Hartman’s not normal .he’s supernormal.
Ans. Dr. Martin declared that Hartman was not normal and added that he was supernormal.
2) He said, “I am no different from anybody else, it is true I can’t see but everybody has some kind of Disability”.
Ans. He said that he was not different from anybody else and added that it was true he could not see but everybody had some kind of disability.
3) Cheri said to him, “I would see you and run to get in your path, Do you remember those our school days?”
Ans. Cheri told him that, “she would see him and run to get in his path and asked he remember I those their school days.
4) Mother said Dave have you hearted the news? You have been accepted by Temple my son.”
Ans. Mother asked her son Dave if he had heard the news and added that he had been accepted by Temple.
5) “Dave” said the other senior gripping his shoulder,” I can see like an eagle”. But you now something I feel just as scared as you do “
Ans. The other senior told David gripping his shoulder that he could see like an eagle and added that but he know something he felt just as scared as he did.
6) ‘Who is there?’ the violet said, “I have lived one hour as a proud rose”
Ans. The violet said that who there was and added that she had lived one hour as a proud rose.
7) “What are we going to do about that bloody eagle?”
Ans. “He demanded what they were going to do about that body eagle.”
8) ‘Professor Cavalier said to Dave, “Why do you not settle for something within your capabilities?”
Ans. Professor Cavalier asked Dave why he did not settle for something within his capabilities.
9] Socrates would turn towards new voice and ask, “ shall we agree then that courage is steadfast good judgment, ?”
Ans: Socrates would turn towards new voice and ask if they would agree then that courage was steadfast good judgment.
10) I asked “Have they time to play with friends to meet interesting people to explore the world and follow their curiosity?”
Ans: I asked if they had time to play with friends to meet interesting people to explore the world and follow their curiosity.
11) “Did you visit the Tower when you were in Paris last year?” I said to my friend, “We have to visit this place now.”
Ans: I asked my friend if he visited the Tower when he was in Paris last year and added that we had to visit that place then.
12] “Can you see the light today?” I asked my mother. “Yes, I can see this world even my eyes are closed.”
Ans: I asked my mother if she could see the light that day. She replied positively that she could see that world even her eyes were closed.
13] “Is there anyone who is not happy in my kingdom?” Said the king, “ I am ready to help all of my citizens.?
Ans: The king asked if there was anyone who was not happy in his kingdom and added that he was ready to help all of his citizens.
14] “Will you keep this gift for me? Said the boy to the shopkeeper. “ Yes, I will keep it for you today.”
Ans: The boy asked the shopkeeper if he would keep that gift for him and the shopkeeper replied positively that he would keep it for him that day.
15] Dell said, “Why should dealers get such a big mark-up for so little added value? I must start my new business.”
Ans: Dell asked why dealers should get such a big mark-up for so little added value and added that he must start his new business.
16] He told the shopkeeper, “but I don’t have the money now. Can you hold it for me?” “Why should I hold it?
Ans: He told the shopkeeper that but he didn’t have the money then and asked if he could hold it for him. The shopkeeper asked him why he should hold it.
17] “What exactly you want to do?” asked the father to me. “Is there any idea in your mind to start a new business this year? “I shall continue my study now.”
Ans: The father asked me what exactly I wanted to do and if there was any idea in my mind to start a new business that year. I replied that I would continue my study then.
18] The officer said to the man, “Who are you and what are you doing here without my permission?” “I am a plumber. I came here to change this pipeline.”
Ans: The officer asked the man who he was and what he was doing there without his permission. The man replied that he was a plumber and added that he came there to change that pipeline.
19) She said to the violet.” Has greed entered your heart and numbed your senses? It is not proper to behave like that”
Ans. She asked the violet if greed had her heart and numbed her sense and added negatively that it was not proper to behave like that.
20) I am ready to winless my guilt “he said to Gandhiji Is not my infusion before you enough.”
Ans. He told Gandhiji that he was ready to confess his guilt and asked if his wineskin was not before him enough.
21) I asked, “Hare our children time to play with friend to meet interesting people and to fouow their curiosity?
Ans. I asked if our children had time to play with friends, to meet interesting people and to follow their curiosity.
22) Mother said to me. “How far is your challenge form the hostel?”
Ans. Mother asked me how for my colleague was form the hostels.
23) The teacher said to me. “Are you nosy tar what you what you have done? Other wise I shall punish you”.
Ans. The teacher asked me if I was sorry for what I had done and added that she would punish me”.
24) He said to Radar” Why do you want to get computer education?
Ans. He asked Radar “why she wanted computer education.
25) The custom officer said. “I like the old pars”.
Ans. The custom officer said that he liked the old pars.
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