REPORTED SPEECH

REPORTED SPEECH
Introduction to Reported Speech
Reported speech is when we recount or
report what someone else has said.
It involves changing the original speaker's
words to fit into our own sentence
structure.
The reporting verb plays a crucial role in
indicating whether the reported speech is a
statement, question, request, or command.
Changing Verb Tenses in Reported Speech
In reported speech, present simple in direct
speech changes to past simple.
Direct speech past simple changes to past
perfect in reported speech.
Future tenses in direct speech change to
corresponding past tenses in reported
speech.
Pronoun Changes in Reported Speech
Pronouns in direct speech often change to
reflect the perspective of the speaker in
reported speech.
For example, "I" in direct speech becomes
"he" or "she" in reported speech,
depending on the original speaker's
gender.
Possessive pronouns also change
accordingly, e.g., "my" becomes "his" or
"her."
Reporting Verbs in Reported Speech
Reporting verbs such as "say," "tell," "ask,"
"inform," etc., are used to introduce
reported speech.
The choice of reporting verb can indicate
the speaker's attitude, the intention of the
reported speech, or the context of the
conversation.
It is important to choose the appropriate
reporting verb to accurately convey the
tone of the original message.
Reporting Statements in Reported Speech
When reporting statements, we use
reporting verbs like "say" or "tell."
The reporting verb is followed by the
reported speech in a that-clause or with
quotation marks.
It is essential to pay attention to changes in
verb tense, pronouns, and other elements
when reporting statements.
Reporting Questions in Reported Speech
Reporting questions involves changing the
word order of the original question to fit into
a statement structure.
Reporting verbs like "ask" or "wonder" are
used to introduce reported questions.
The reported question ends with a period,
not a question mark, in reported speech.
Reporting Commands and Requests in Reported
Speech
Commands and requests in reported
speech are usually introduced by reporting
verbs like "tell," "ask," or "order."
The imperative form of the original
command/request changes to an infinitive
in reported speech.
It is crucial to pay attention to any changes
in pronouns or other elements when
reporting commands and requests.
Practice and Conclusion
Practicing reported speech is essential to
master the skill of accurately reporting what
others have said.
Through practice, one can become more
comfortable with the changes in verb
tenses, pronouns, and other elements in
reported speech.
Remember to pay attention to the context,
reporting verbs, and other factors to convey
the original message effectively in reported
speech.