Complete the following sentences. Answers: 1. He said that he had got a toothache. 2. Manu said that he was very busy then. 3. She… Continue reading
How to report WH and Yes/No questions
There are mainly two types of questions – Wh-questions and Yes/No questions. When we report a Wh-question, we use a reporting verb like asked or… Continue reading
Reporting statements
Reporting statements is relatively easy. The most common verb used to report statements is tell. As a general rule, the changes in the tense of… Continue reading
Direct and indirect speech exercise
A sentence has been given in direct speech. Out of the three suggested alternatives select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect… Continue reading
Direct and indirect speech exercise
Fill in the blanks. Answers 1. The stranger asked me if I could help him. 2. The clerk asked the officer if he could go.… Continue reading