Surabhi said, “I am reading.”
Surabhi said, “I have read this book.” Surabhi said, “I have been reading this book.”
Surabhi said, “I read this book last week.”
Surabhi said, “I was reading this book when Mohan snatched it away.” Surabhi said, “I had read this book before I gave it to you.”
Surabhi said, “I will read this book.”
In general, the present tense becomes past tense; past and perfect tenses become the past perfect tense.
Change Of Situations: Examples:
“this” | becomes | “that” |
“last week” | becomes | “the previous week” |
“here” | becomes | “there” |
“now” | becomes | “then” |
“today” | becomes | “that day” |
“yesterday” | becomes | “the day before/the previous day” |
“tomorrow” | becomes | “the next day/the coming day” |
“last week” | becomes | “the week before/the previous week” |
“next month” | becomes | “the next month/the coming month” |
John said, “The sun rises from the east.” Surabhi said, “I will read this book.” | John said that the sun rises from the east. Surabhi said that she would read that book. |
If the speaker talks about a universal truth, the tense is unchanged.
In case of questions and answers: Examples:
(a) yes/no questions – use if/whether (b) wh-questions – use the wh-word
Word Order:
Can Be Either:
Reported speech using present and future tenses: Examples:
If the original speaker’s present and future are still present and future, the tense remains unchanged. In case of modal verbs:
can | becomes | could |
will | becomes | would |
shall | becomes | should |
may | becomes | might |
would, should, could, might, ought to, and must remain unchanged. Example:
In our daily lives, we use reported speech in many forms. We use reported speech to report statements, questions, requests or even commands. There are certain things we need to keep in mind when we report each of them.
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1. Direct and Indirect Speech: The words spoken by a person can be reported in two ways— Direct and Indirect. When we quote the exact words spoken by a person, we call it Direct Speech.
The exact words spoken by Sohan are put within inverted commas. But when we give the substance of what Sohan said, it is called the Indirect Speech.
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2. Reporting Clause and Reported Speech: Sohan told Mohan that he was going to school. The words which generally come before the inverted commas are called the reporting clause, i.e. Sohan said to Mohan and the verb ‘said’, is called the reporting verb. The words spoken by Sohan and put within inverted commas are called the reported speech, i.e. “I am going to school.”
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3. Rules for Changing Direct Speech into Indirect Speech:
4. Rules for the Change of Pronouns:
For example :
7. Changing Statements into Indirect Speech:
8. Rules for the Change of Interrogative (Questions) sentences:
9. Changing Commands and Requests into Indirect Speech:
Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech: (i) He said, “I will do it now.” Answer: He said that he would do it then.
(ii) He says, “Honesty is the best policy.” Answer: He says that honesty is the best policy.
(iii) Ramesh says, “I have written a letter.” Answer: Ramesh says that he has written a letter.
(iv) She said, “Mahesh will be reading a book.” Answer: She said that Mahesh would be reading a book.
(v) She said, “Where is your father?” Answer: She inquired where his father was.
(vi) He said to me, “Please take your book.” Answer: He requested me to take my book.
(vii) The Principal said to the peon, “Let this boy go out.” Answer: The Principal ordered the peon to let that boy go out.
(viii) He said to me, “May you live long!” Answer: He prayed that I might live long.
(ix) She said, “Goodbye friends!” Answer: She bade goodbye to her friends.
(x) The students said, “Alas! I wasted my time last year.” Answer: The students regretted that he had wasted his time the previous year.
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Reported Speech – Reported speech refers to recording the speaker’s speech, whether it is done directly by recording the speaker’s words or indirectly by recording the speaker’s words but changing them.
For example Direct speech – Priya said, “I’d like to have an apple.”
Priya said is the reporting verb. “I’d like to have an apple.” is the reported speech.
The part of the sentence which is not in the inverted commas is called the reported verb. | The part of the sentence which is under inverted commas is called reporting speech. The second part of the sentence refers to some other person, universal facts, imaginary parts, historical facts, happening events, etc. |
It refers to reporting the exact words spoken by the speaker. There is no change in the verb or the sentence.
Rules of Direct Speech
Let us look at some examples
It is the speech that tells what someone has said but it does not explain the actual words spoken by the person. It just conveys the basic narration of what is being said to the third person.
Rules of Indirect Speech
Changing direct speech into reported speech
Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
I | He, she |
Me | Him, her |
We | They |
Us | Them |
You | He, she, they |
You | Him, her, them |
My | His, her |
Mine | His, hers |
Our | Their |
Ours | Theirs |
Your | His, her, their |
Yours | His, hers, theirs |
Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
is/am/are | Was/were |
Was/were | Had been |
Had been | (No change) |
Has/have | Had |
Had | (No change) |
Do | Did |
Did | Had done |
Had done | (No change) |
Will/shall | Would/Should |
Must | Had to |
Would/Should/Might/could/Ought to | (No change) |
Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
Here | There |
Now | Then |
Today | That day |
Tomorrow | The next day / The following day |
Yesterday | The previous day |
Tonight | That night |
Last week | The week before |
Next week | The week after |
Last month | The previous month |
Next month | The following month |
Last year | The previous year |
Next year | The following year |
Ago | Before |
Thus | So |
Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
Will | Would |
May | Might |
Can | Could |
Shall | Should |
Has/Have | Had |
A Convert the following sentences into reported speech.
B Convert the following paragraph into reported speech.
He said, “Are you tired today? Let us take the children to the zoo. Tomorrow is a holiday, so we will be relaxed.” Ans He asked if I was tired that day. He suggested that we take the children to the zoo as the next day was a holiday so we would be relaxed.
C Convert the following paragraph into reported speech.
She said, “It’s very hot today, isn’t it? Summer is here to stay and it is the right time to go for a swim. Let’s also buy mangoes, ice-cream and juice cans to beat the heat.” Ans She said that it was very hot that day and summer was there to stay. It was the right time to go for a swim she added. She also suggested that we should buy mangoes, ice-cream and juice cans to beat the heat.
D Convert the following paragraph into reported speech.
My friend said, “Oh! What a pleasant surprise to have you in my house. I will prepare pasta and risotto for you. Let’s watch a movie in my home theater.” Ans My friend exclaimed with joy that it was a pleasant surprise to have me in her house. She said that she would prepare pasta and risotto for me and suggested that we should watch a movie in her home theater.
E Convert the following paragraph into reported speech.
Mother Teresa said, “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted, according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” Ans Mother Teresa said that we should touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted, according to the graces we had received and we should not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.
F Convert the following paragraph into reported speech.
Daughter: Papa, please buy a mobile phone for me. Father : What is the need of a mobile when you can use the landline? Daughter: All my friends have mobiles, I want one for myself. Father : I will buy it for you after your final exams.
Ans The daughter requested her father to buy a mobile phone for her. Father asked her what was the need of a mobile when she could use the landline. The daughter replied that all her friends had mobiles. She wanted one for herself. Father agreed and said that he would buy it for her after her final exams.
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Step into the world of reported speech with our dedicated quiz designed for Class 9 students! This quiz is expertly crafted to assess your proficiency in converting direct speech into indirect or reported speech, a crucial aspect of English grammar. Reported speech allows you to convey messages spoken by yourself or others, often in the past tense. Whether you're a passionate grammar enthusiast or a diligent student seeking to hone your language skills, this MCQ online test is the perfect tool to evaluate your expertise in this domain. It presents a variety of questions that will challenge Read more your ability to transform direct statements into indirect speech accurately. By mastering the art of reported speech, you'll elevate your ability to communicate with precision and fluency. So, are you ready to put your skills to the test? Dive into the quiz and discover just how adept you are at converting direct speech into reported speech. Best of luck, and enjoy the journey of learning!
Robert said, "i want to renew my insurance policy." convert this into reported speech..
Robert said that he wanted to renew my insurance policy.
Robert said that he wanted to renew his insurance policy.
Robert said that he would renew his insurance policy.
Robert said that he renewed his insurance policy.
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Elena said that she was unable to upload files on her computer.
Elena told me that she is unable to upload files on my computer.
Elena said that we are unable to upload files on my computer.
Elena said I was unable to upload files on my computer.
Tania asked if she could change the domain name.
Tania asked if we could change her domain name.
Tania asked if I could change my domain name.
Tania wanted to know if she could change her domain name.
Jerry said that he wanted to close his bank account.
Jerry said that he would close his bank account.
Jerry said that I wanted to close my account.
Jerry said he wanted to close his bank account.
Billy asked why you charged me.
Billy asked why you had charged him.
Billy asked why we charged him.
Billy asked if we charged him.
Ruby said that she needed extra disk space.
Ruby said that she would need extra disk space.
Ruby said that I needed extra disk space.
Ruby said that she may need extra disk space.
My mother told me that she would update my credit card details within two days.
My mother said that I would update her credit card details within two days.
My mother said that she would need to update her credit card within two days.
My mother said that she would update her credit card details within two days.
Wanda said that she won't continue with this membership.
Wanda said that she did not want to continue with that membership.
Wanda said that she did not want to continue with this membership.
Wanda said that she would not want to continue with that membership.
Cody wanted to know why his e-mails were bouncing back.
Cody wants to know why his e-mails are bouncing back.
Cody said that is why his e-mails are bouncing back.
Cody said that my e-mails were bouncing back.
Emma said that I have finished my lunch.
Emma said that she had finished her lunch.
Emma said that she has finished her lunch.
Emma said that she had finished his lunch.
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We use if or whether to report yes/no questions. Wh-questions are reported using the same question word. This reported speech worksheet is based on Class 9 English Chapter 5 The Snake and the Mirror.
Report the questions given below.
1. ‘Have you seen my cat?’ the girl asked me.
2. ‘Do you know my father?’ asked the little boy.
3. ‘What do you do to make a living?’ she asked me.
4. ‘Where do you work?’ Nisha asked Seema.
5. ‘Have you finished?’ asked dad.
6. ‘Whom did you meet there?’ mother asked me.
7. ‘What did you do with my camera?’ she asked me.
8. ‘Where have they gone?’ I wondered.
9. ‘Can anybody solve this problem?’ the teacher asked.
10. ‘Have you got any eggs?’ she asked me.
11. ‘How did the prisoners escape?’ the inspector asked the warden.
12. ‘Where is my watch?’ Rahul asked his mother.
1. The girl asked me if/whether I had seen her cat.
2. The little boy asked if/whether I knew his father.
3. She asked me what I did to make a living.
4. Nisha asked Seema where she worked.
5. Dad asked if / whether I had finished.
6. Mother asked me whom I had met there.
7. She asked me what I had done with her camera.
8. I wondered where they had gone.
9. The teacher asked if/whether anybody could solve that problem.
10. She asked me if/whether I had got any eggs.
11. The inspector asked the warden how the prisoners had escaped.
12. Rahul asked his mother where his watch was.
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Q.1. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech: (i) He says, “Honesty is the best policy.” (ii) She said, “Mahesh will be reading a book.” (iii) He said to me, “Please take your book.” (iv) He said to me, “May you live long!” (v) The students said, “Alas! I wasted my time last year.” (vi) He said, “I will do it now.” (vii) Ramesh says, “I have written a letter.” (viii) She said, “Where is your father?” (ix) The Principal said to the peon, “Let this boy go out.” (x) She said, “Goodbye friends!”
Q.2. Choose the write indirect speech for the following sentence: (i) Kiara said that she had been planning for that for a while. (a) Kiara said, “I had a plan for this for a while.” (b) Kiara said, “I have planned for this for a while.” (c) Kiara said, “I have been planning for this for a while.” (d) Kiara said, “I planned this for a while.”
(ii) Anthony said that I should definitely visit there. (a) Anthony said, “You shall definitely visit here.” (b) Anthony said, “You should definitely visit there.” (c) Anthony said, “You may visit there once.” (d) Anthony said, “Everyone should definitely visit there.”
(iii) He asked who had been responsible for that. (a) He said, “Who was responsible for this?” (b) He said, “Who has been responsible for this?” (c) He said, “Who is responsible for this?” (d) He said, “Who shall be responsible for this.”
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Learn how to change Exclamatory sentences into indirect speech. We are giving here rules of as well as some practice exercises to help learners master the direct and indirect transformation of sentences. watch the video tutorials also to learn how to change a direct speech exclamation into its indirect speech exclamation.
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Exclamatory sentences:.
Sentences which express some sudden feelings ( such as pleasure, anger, surprise ) about something which has been said or done, are called Exclamatory sentences.
Exclamatory sentences or expressions take a mark of exclamation (!) at their end.
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Strengthening your understanding of reported speech is key to effective communication in English. Our specially designed worksheet provides a thorough exploration of reported speech, featuring a variety of exercises that will help you practice and master the concept of relaying information as it was spoken by others.
Remember to go back and study the articles mentioned below to better your knowledge of reported speech
Reported speech exercise 1: converting direct speech to reported speech.
1. she | 2. I | 3. he |
4. they, their | 5. they | 6. she |
7. his | 8. they | 9. she |
10. they | 11. he | 12. he, his |
13. they | 14. she | 15. she |
16. you, your | 17. they | 18. it |
19. he | 20. they, you |
Reported Speech Exercise
Choose the correct reported speech form for each sentence.
1. He said, “I am watching a movie.”
2. She said, “I will call you tomorrow.”
3. “I have finished my homework,” he told her.
4. They said, “We are going to the market.”
5. “Do you like pizza?” she asked him.
6. “Why did you go out last night?” the mother asked.
7. “Can you help me with my project?” he asked his friend.
8. “I might visit France this summer,” she mentioned.
9. “We have been waiting here for over an hour!” they exclaimed.
10. “Don’t touch that!” he warned.
11. “I have lost my keys,” she said.
12. “We didn’t go to school yesterday,” the boys said.
13. “I will be traveling to Japan next year,” he told his colleagues.
14. “You should try the new restaurant,” she suggested.
15. “I can’t attend the meeting tomorrow,” John informed his boss.
1. A | 2. C | 3. A |
4. A | 5. A | 6. B |
7. A | 8. B | 9. B |
10. C | 11. A | 12. C |
13. B | 14. A | 15. B |
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Sentences are given in th e direct speech . Change them into the indirect speech.
1. Sheela said, ‘I am trying to catch these butterflies.’
2. Rahul said, ‘I am going to win the first prize.’
3. ‘You are my best friend,’ she said to me.
4. ‘Have you done your homework?’ mother said to me.
5. ‘Those who haven’t done their homework should raise their hand,’ the teacher said.
6. ‘I have been waiting here for two hours,’ she said.
7. ‘Why are you shouting at me?’ he asked.
9. ‘Did you enjoy your stay here?’ the hotel manager said to me.
10. ‘Those who win will get a cash prize,’ said the teacher.
1. Sheela said that she was trying to catch those butterflies.
2. Rahul said that he was going to win the first prize.
3. She told me that I was her best friend.
4. Mother asked me if / whether I had done my homework.
5. The teacher said that those who hadn’t done their homework should raise their hand.
6. She said that she had been waiting there for two hours.
7. He asked me why I was shouting at him.
9. The hotel manager asked me if / whether I enjoyed my stay there.
10. The teacher said that those who won would get a cash prize.
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With so many tricky rules to follow, reporting what people say in English isn’t always easy. It is, nevertheless, an essential skill to master for effective and accurate communication, so it’s vital that learners get to grips with it. This useful homework sheet helps students to practise Reported Statements through three different types of exercises.
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Reported Speech Class 9
Type 1. Statements Steps to be kept in mind for changing direct speech into indirect (statements).
Step 1. The reporting verb is changed as under. (a) We ‘say’ something but we ‘tell’ somebody. Says to …………………………… tells. (b) Says …………………………… says. (c) Said to …………………………… told/asserted/stated/informed. (d) Said …………………………… said.
Step 2. Inverted commas are dropped and the conjunction ‘that’ is used.
Note. These words refer to the speaker. So they change according to who the speaker is.
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Step 4. If the reporting verb is in the present or future tense, the tense of the reported speech does not change. Meera says to Mini, “Your teacher has praised you.” Meera tells mini that her teacher has praised her.
Reported Speech Exercises For Class 9
Step 5. Words denoting nearness of time and place are generally changed into words denoting distance.
Now | → | then |
This | → | that |
These | → | those |
Here | → | those |
jo | → | before |
Yesterday | → | the previous day |
Tomorrow | → | the next day, the following day |
Today | → | that day |
Tonight | → | that night |
Note. There are two situations where even if the reporting verb is in the past tense, the verb of the reported speech remains unchanged.
1. If the reported speech expresses a universal truth or a habitual fact.
2. The reported speech describes a situation which still exists when the speech is reported.
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Type 2. Questions
A. If the reported speech is a question, the following changes are made. The reporting verb is changed into ‘asked/required’.
Says | asks A |
Says to | asks |
Said | asked |
Said to | asked |
B. The inverted commas are removed and If/whether is used. The question mark is removed and a full stop is placed. No conjunction is used while reporting wh-questions. The direct form is changed to indirect question form. Place the subject before verb in the reported question.
Reported Speech Class 9 Exercise
Type 3. Commands and Requests
If reporting commands and requests, the indirect speech is introduced by some verbs expressing commands or requests and the imperative mood is changed into the infinitive.
Step 1. The reporting say (said) is changed to order(ed)/request(ed)/advise(d)/command(ed)/ encourage(ed) /shout(ed)/forbid (forbade), proposed, etc.
Step 2. The verb of the reported speech is changed into an infinitive and inverted commas are removed.
Step 3. Do not is changed to ‘not to’.
Class 9 Reported Speech Exercises
Type 4. Exclamations and wishes Step 1. The reporting verb said is changed to exclaimed, wished, prayed, etc. Step 2. The exclamatory form is changed into the statement form and the mark of exclamation is replaced by a full stop. Step 3. The reporting verb is joined with reported speech with ‘that’. Step 4. All interjections are omitted and suitable adverbs or other expressive words are used.
What! Oh! | surprised |
Alas! Ah! | sadness, grief, pity |
Hurrah! | joy, happiness |
Bravo! | approval, cheered |
Change the following from direct to indirect speech.
Reported Speech Class 9 Worksheet
Question 1. The doctor said to me, “The climate of this city won’t suit you.” Answer: The doctor told me that the climate of that city wouldn’t suit me.
Question 2. Priya says, “The Earth is round.” Answer: Priya says that the Earth is round.
Question 3. My brother said to his friend, “I am very sleepy.” Answer: My brother told his friend that he was very sleepy.
Question 4. She said, “I have passed the exams.” ‘ Answer: She said that she had passed the exams.
Question 5. My friend said, “Have you ever been to London?” Answer: My friend asked me if I had ever been to London.
Question 6. The policeman said to us, “Where are you going?” Answer: The policeman enquired where we were going.
Question 7. My friend said to me, “Can you solve the problem?” Answer: My friend asked me if/whether I could solve the problem.
Question 8. My mother said to the stranger, “What is the purpose of your coming?” Answer: My mother asked the stranger what was the purpose of his coming.
Question 9. The teacher said to the students, “Complete your work.” [ Answer: The teacher ordered the students to complete their work. ,
Question 10. The Principal said to the parents, “Please sit inside the hall.” | Answer: The Principal requested the parents to sit inside the hall. j
Question 11. Sunil said to his friend, “Don’t forget to recharge your mobile.” i Answer: Sunil reminded his friend not to forget to recharge his mobile.
Question 12. My sister said to me, “Consult a doctor regarding your eyesight.” Answer: My sister advised me to consult a doctor regarding my eyesight. |
Question 13. She said, “May God bless her with a child!” Answer: She said that God might bless her with a child!
Question 14. He said, “What a terrible night it is!” Answer: He exclaimed that it was a terrible night.
Question 15. He said, “Alas! I perish by the people I made. Answer: He confessed with regret that he was perished by the people he had made.
Question 16. He said, “Alas! what a fool I am. Answer: He exclaimed with grief/regret that he was a great fool.
Change the narration of the following sentences from direct to indirect.
Question 17. The saint said, “Go to the Himalayas for meditation.” Answer: The saint ordered to go to the Himalayas for meditation.
Question 18. Sita said to Praveen, “I will return your money tomorrow.” Answer: Sita told Praveen that she would return his money the next day.
Question 19. The news said, “A strong earthquake has hit Japan.” Answer: The news said that a strong earthquake has hit Japan. . ”
Question 20. My uncle said to Sheela, “I have a surprise for you.” Answer: My uncle told Sheela that he had a surprise for her.
Question 21. She said, “Do you want to stay abroad?” Answer: She asked if he wanted to stay abroad.
Question 22. The Met Department announced, “It may rain tomorrow.” Answer: The Met. Department announced that it might rain the next day.
Question 23. I/He said, “How I wish they would come”. Answer: He exclaimed that he wished they would come.
Question 24. Ashu said to his friend, “Are you willing to share your books with me?” Answer: Ashu asked his friend if he was willing to share his books with him.
Question 25. The Major said to the jawans, “Start marching left.” Answer: The major ordered the Jawans to start marching left.
Question 26. Sheetal said to her mother, “Have you ever thought about yourself in life?” Answer: Sheetal asked her mother if she had ever thought about herself in life.
Read the following dialogues and report in indirect narration.
Question 27. Mother : Where were you? Daughter ‘ : I was on the terrace playing. Mother : Please do not go without prior permission. Daughter : This was the first time ever that I went on the terrace. Mother : Remember, do not go there alone. Answer: Mother asked her daughter where she had been. The daughter replied that she had been on the terrace playing. The mother then requested her not to go without prior permission. The daughter apologised saying that that had been the first time ever that she had gone on the terrace. The mother warned her saying not to go there alone.
Question 28. Master : How are you feeling now? Worker : I am feeling batter but I am not completely fine. Master : Do you need more rest? Worker : It is okey. I will report tomorrow. Answer: Master asked his worker how was he feeling then. The worker replied that he was feeling better but was not completely fine. The master further asked him if he needed more rest. The worker replied that that was okey and that he would report the next day.
Question 29. Rajesh : Where are you going, Rohan? Rohan : I am going to the temple to offer flowers. Rajesh : Do you worship everyday and go to the temple? Rohan : Yes, I go to the temple everyday to worship Lord Shiva. Answer: Rajesh asked Rohan where was he going. Rohan replied that he was going to the temple to offer flowers. Rajesh then asked him if he worshipped every day and went to the temple. Rohan replied in the affirmative and said that he went to the temple every day to worship Lord Shivai
Question 30. Teacher : I want all students to quietly do the work. Students : Will you allow us to go for games after this? Teacher : First, all of you have to finish your work. Students : We promise that we will finish our work first. Answer: Teacher instructed the students that she wanted them to quietly do the work. The students asked if she would allow them to go for games after that. The teacher insisted that first, all of them had to finish their work. The students then promised her that they would finish their work first.
Question 31. Father : Why did you go to the market today? Son : I had to buy some material to do my project. Father : Who gave you the project? Son : My science teacher gave the project. Father : Do you need any money for it? Ans. Father asked his son why had he gone to the market that day. Son replied that he had to buy some material to do his project. Father then asked him who had given the project. Son replied that his science teacher had given the project. Father then asked his son if he needed any money for that.
Question 32. Customer : You have a variety of frozen stuff. Shopkeeper : You can buy as much as you like. Customer : Why don’t you keep fresh vegetables? Shopkeeper : Things have become very expensive these days. Customer : You should start keeping good stuff otherwise I shall stop buying from you. Answer: Customer told the shopkeeper that he had a variety of frozen stuff. Shopkeeper replied that he could buy as much as he liked. The customer then asked the shopkeeper why he didn’t keep fresh vegetables. The shopkeeper replied that things had become very expensive those days. The customer warned him that he should start keeping good stuff otherwise, he (customer) would stop buying from him.
Question 33. Doctor : What did you eat yesterday? Patient : I could hardly eat anything as I was having stomachache. Doctor : Are you still having it? Patient : At this moment, I am having fever and feeling weak. Doctor : You most take rest. Answer: Doctor asked the patient what had he eaten the previous day. The patient repled that he could hardly eat anything as he had been having stomachache. Doctor then asked him if he was still having that. The patient replied that at that moment, he was having fever and was feeling weak. The doctor advised him to take rest.
Question 34. Employee : Please grant me two weeks’ leave. Boss : Why do you need it for such a long time? Employee : I have to visit my ailing mother. Boss : Okey, I shall grant you leave but do not overstay your leave. Answer: The employee requested his boss to grant him two weeks’ leave. The boss asked him why he needed leave for such a long time. The employee replied that he had to visit his ailing mother. The boss agreed to grant him leave but instructed him not to overstay his leave.
Question 35. Kanika : Have you seen the animation film released recently? Keshav : I am not allowed to watch films. Kanika : How is this possible in present times? Keshav : My parents are very strict. Answer: Kanika asked Keshav if he had seen the animation film released recently. Keshav replied that he was not allowed to watch films. Kanika further asked how that was possible in present times. Keshav informed that his parents were/are very strict.
Question 36. Hameed : Did you visit the national museum? Shano : How can I as there is nobody to accompany me? Hameed : Do not worry. Shano : I am not worrying but I am the only one who has not seen it. Answer: Hameed asked Shano if she had visited the national museum. Shano replied how she could as there was nobody to accompany her. Hameed told her not to worry. Shano replied taht she was not worrying but she was the only one who had not seen that.
Read the following dialogues and complete the report appropriately.
Question 37. Preeti : Where did you spend your holidays? Naman : I went to many hills stations. ‘ Preeti : Which one did you like the most? Naman : Honestly speaking. I liked all as I am very fond of hills. Preeti asked Naman (a) ………………………….. his holidays. Naman replied, (b) ………………………….. to many hill stations. Preeti then asked him (c) the most. Naman said that honestly speaking (d) ………………………….. of hills. Answer: (a) where he had spent his holidays. (b) that he had gone to many hill stations. (c) which one he had liked. „ (d) he liked all as he was very fond.
Question 38. Archna : Do you know swimming? Rudra : Yes, I do. Archna : Can you teacher me how to swim? Rudra : Yes, I will. Come to my swimming club tomorrow. Archna asked Rudra (a) ………………………….. swimming. Rudra replied in the affirmative. Then, Archna further asked him (b) ………………………….. how to swim. Rudra replied that he (c) ………………………….. he also asked Archna (d) ………………………….. club (e) …………………………. . Answer: (a) if he knew (b) if he could teach her (c) would (d) to go to his swimming (e) the next day.
Question 39. Father : How was the paper? Son : It was easy. I could solve all the problems. Father : Start preparing for the economics paper. You do not have much time left Son : Yes father, I shall immediately start. The father asked his son (a) ………………………….. Son replied that (b) ………………………….. He (c) ………………………….. all the problems. Father further advised him (d) ………………………….. economics paper. He (e) ………………………….. much time left. Son agreed with his father and said that he (f) ………………………….. start. Answer: (a) how the paper had been (b) that had been easy (c) could solve (d) to start preparing for the (e) did not have (f) would immediately
Question 40. Inspector : Were you sleeping when the robbers entered the bank? Guard : No, Sir. The bank had closed and I had just gone to relieve myself. Inspector : What did you see when you came back? Guard : The iron grill lock was broken and the bank looked ransacked but the robbers could not take away anything as I had returned quickly. Inspector : Yes, I can see that not much damage has been done but you have to be more careful in future. Inspector asked the guard (a) ………………………….. entered the bank. Guard replied in the negative and said that the bank had been closed and (b) ………………………….. Inspector further asked him (c) ………………………….. The guard replied that (d) ………………………….. and the bank had looked ransacked, but the robbers (e) ………………………….. as he (f) ………………………….. Inspector said that he (g) ………………………….. but also warned him (h) …………………………. . Answer: (a) if he had been sleeping when the robbers had (b) he had just gone to relieve himself (c) what he had seen when he had come back (d) the iron grill lock had been broken (e) could not take away anything (f) had returned quickly (g) could see that not much damage had been done (h) that he had to be more careful in future.
Question 41. You have learnt how to report questions from direct to indirect speech. Here is a paragraph with direct speech questions. Read them carefully and report into indirect speech. Rewrite the paragraph in the space given below. [NCERT Workbook]
Once an old man asked a young boy, “Who do you think are the most intelligent people?” The young man said in return, “Who do you think so?” The old man said, “How can sons and daughters be intelligent without learning from their parents?” The young man said, “How did you as a parent learn?”
The old man said, “Why are you hijacking my question by asking me back?” The young man said, “Didn’t you know that you as a parent, now have learnt all the things an your own?” The old man said, “How do you say that we all learnt from others?” The young man said, “Why do you ask me about how to operate electronic gadget all the time?” The old man said, “Why can’t I ask you because I have paid for the gadget you use?” Answer: Once an old man asked a young boy who he thought were the most intelligent people. The young man asked why he thought so. The old man further asked how sons and daughters could be intelligent without learning from their parents. The young man asked how he had learnt as a parent. The old man asked why he was hijacking his questions by asking him back.
The young man said if he hadn’t known that he as a parent, then had learnt all the things on his own. The old man said how he learnt that they all learnt from others. The young man said why he asked him how to operate electronic gadget all the time. The old man replied why he couldn’t ask him because he had paid for the gadgets he used.
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Reported Speech of I can speak perfect English
Direct Speech of She said she had to study at the weekend
Reported Speech of I haven't seen Alfrida
She said that she would see me later
She said that she should call Alfrida
She said that she hadn't seen Alfrida
I am living in London
Reported speech of The sky is blue.
reported speech of I bought a BMW
Direct Speech of he said that he would see me later.
I shall come later
I might come
swim when I was four
I should come later
Reported Question of Have you ever been to Mexico?
She asked me if I had ever been to Mexico
Are you living here?
My sister asked me that if I had ever been to Mexico
Reported speech of Are you living here?
Reported Question of Where is the Post Office, please?
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Reported speech of Do you like chocolate?
they asked me that I like coco
He asked me if I like chocolate
She asked me if I liked chocolate.
Directer speech of she is walking along the street
report Do you love me?
direct She asked me to help her.
I told her to help me
please help me
I was telling her to help me
reported of I like ice cream
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In transforming requests and commands into reported speech, tenses are not relevant. We only have to ensure that there are changes in the pronoun and the place and time expression. Reported Speech Exercises Solved Example for Class 9 CBSE. Diagnostic Test 18. Look at the comic strip and complete the passage given below.
Reported speech worksheet. Sentences are given in the direct speech. Change them into the indirect / reported speech. 1. 'Leave me alone,' she said. 2. 'I don't know what I am supposed to do,' he said. 3. 'How are we going to overcome this difficulty?' they said.
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Wh-questions are reported using the same question word. This reported speech worksheet is based on Class 9 English Chapter 5 The Snake and the Mirror. Report the questions given below. 1. 'Have you seen my cat?' the girl asked me. 2. 'Do you know my father?' asked the little boy. 3. 'What do you do to make a living?' she asked me. 4.
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