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Reported Report the following statements. 1. "I read a book per month". James said -- 2. "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." Peter said 3. "Teachers don't like noise.' ... Speech 10. "Sara likes to chew gum when she is at the cinema. Peter said --- 11. "Girls prefer fashion magazines.' He said - 12. "Boys like to buy car magazines.
Reported speech Flashcards
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like "I read a book per month". James said he _____ a book a month, "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." ... Reported speech and questions in reported speech. Teacher 27 terms. veroniqueww. Preview. Chinese: Healthy Foods and Leisure Activities. 50 terms. kanoe_425. Preview. Nan week9 ...
What is Reported Speech and How to Use It? with Examples
Direct speech: "She is reading a book." Reported speech: They noticed that she was reading a book. 2. Changing Adverbs: In reported speech, the adverbs and adverbial phrases that indicate time or place may need to be changed to reflect the perspective of the new speaker. For example: Direct speech: "I'm going to the cinema tonight."
Reported Speech in English
Direct speech: Marie said, "I have read that book." Indirect speech: Marie said that she had read that book (past perfect) or Marie said that she has read that book (present perfect). The past perfect is used a lot in writing and other kinds of narration. This is because it helps point out an exact moment in time when something was true.
Reported Speech
Watch my reported speech video: Here's how it works: We use a 'reporting verb' like 'say' or 'tell'. ( Click here for more about using 'say' and 'tell' .) If this verb is in the present tense, it's easy. We just put 'she says' and then the sentence: Direct speech: I like ice cream. Reported speech: She says (that) she likes ice cream.
Reported speech: indirect speech
Reported speech: indirect speech - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary
Reported Speech In English: The Ultimate Guide
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of retelling what someone else has said without repeating their exact words. For example, let's say you have a friend called Jon and one called Mary. Mary has organised a house party and has invited you and Jon. Jon, however, is not feeling well.
Reported Speech: Rules, Examples, Exceptions
When we use reported speech, we often change the verb tense backwards in time. This can be called "backshift.". Here are some examples in different verb tenses: "I want to go home.". She said she wanted to go home. "I 'm reading a good book.". She said she was reading a good book. "I ate pasta for dinner last night.".
Reported Speech (Part 1)
Direct Speech: "I've been to London three times." Reported Speech: She said she'd been to London three times. We often use "reported speech" when talking about a conversation that happened in the past. There are some changes to the verbs with reported speech; read the table to find out how each verb tense changes:
Reported Speech with Examples and Test (PDF)
Reported Speech (Reporting verb in past tense) "I eat breakfast at 8 AM.". She said (that) she ate breakfast at 8 AM. "We are going to the beach.". They told me (that) they were going to the beach. "He speaks Spanish fluently.". She said (that) he spoke Spanish fluently. "She cooks delicious meals.".
Reported Speech
For example: Direct speech: I dislike fried chicken. Reported speech: She said she disliked fried chicken. Note how the main verb in the reported statement is also in the past tense verb form. Use the simple present tense in your indirect speech if the initial words remain relevant at the time of reporting.
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Reported speech Reported statements If we want to report what other people said, thought or felt, we can use the direct or indirect (reported) speech. The direct speech: "I like it," he said. "Irene is late," he thought. "I will pass the exam," she hoped. The indirect (reported) speech: He said he liked it. He thought that Irene was late.
PDF Grammar videos: Reported speech
Grammar videos: Reported speech We use reported speech when we want to tell someone what someone said. We usually use a reporting verb (e.g. say, tell, ask, etc.) and then change the tense of what was actually said in direct speech. Exactly. Verbs in the present simple change to the past simple; the present (Direct speech: '
Reported speech
Yes, and you report it with a reporting verb. He said he wanted to know about reported speech. I said, I want and you changed it to he wanted. Exactly. Verbs in the present simple change to the past simple; the present continuous changes to the past continuous; the present perfect changes to the past perfect; can changes to could; will changes ...
Reported Speech
Direct Speech Reported Speech; tonight, today, this week / month / year: that night, that day, that week / month / year: now: then, at the time, at once, immediately: yesterday, last night / week / month / year: the day before. the previous night / week / month / year: tomorrow: the following day, the day after, the next day: next week/month/year
Reported Speech in English Grammar
Introduction. In English grammar, we use reported speech to say what another person has said. We can use their exact words with quotation marks, this is known as direct speech, or we can use indirect speech. In indirect speech, we change the tense and pronouns to show that some time has passed. Indirect speech is often introduced by a reporting ...
Tense changes in reported speech
In indirect speech, the structure of the reported clause depends on whether the speaker is reporting a statement, a question or a command. Normally, the tense in reported speech is one tense back in time from the tense in direct speech: She said, "I am tired." = She said that she was tired. Phrase in Direct Speech. Equivalent in Reported Speech.
Reported Speech: Definition, Rules, Usage with Examples, Tips
3.7. ( 212) Reported Speech: Reported Speech or also known as indirect speech, is typically used to convey what has been said by someone at a particular point of time. However, owing to the nuances of the systems involved, English grammar may be a complicated language to learn and understand. But once you get hold of the grammar fundamentals ...
Reported Speech: Examples and Exercises
Reported Speech Report the following statements. 1. "I read a book per month". James said that he read a book per month. 2. "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." Peter said he went to the cinema on Saturdays. 3. "Teachers don't like noise." Maria said that teachers didn´t like noise. 4. "We are very calm." They said that they were very calm. 5.
Reported speech
Reported speech - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary
Reading Comprehension Activity for Reported Speech
Reported speech or "reported discourse" is when an individual verbally recalls information from something they heard or read. It can be either directly quoted or indirectly conveyed and is an important aspect of communication. Using reported speech in conversations shows listening skills and allows an individual to relate to others.. Read this short excerpt about a funny incident in the park.
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Reported Report the following statements. 1. "I read a book per month". James said -- 2. "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." Peter said 3. "Teachers don't like noise.' ... Speech 10. "Sara likes to chew gum when she is at the cinema. Peter said --- 11. "Girls prefer fashion magazines.' He said - 12. "Boys like to buy car magazines.
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like "I read a book per month". James said he _____ a book a month, "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." ... Reported speech and questions in reported speech. Teacher 27 terms. veroniqueww. Preview. Chinese: Healthy Foods and Leisure Activities. 50 terms. kanoe_425. Preview. Nan week9 ...
Direct speech: "She is reading a book." Reported speech: They noticed that she was reading a book. 2. Changing Adverbs: In reported speech, the adverbs and adverbial phrases that indicate time or place may need to be changed to reflect the perspective of the new speaker. For example: Direct speech: "I'm going to the cinema tonight."
Direct speech: Marie said, "I have read that book." Indirect speech: Marie said that she had read that book (past perfect) or Marie said that she has read that book (present perfect). The past perfect is used a lot in writing and other kinds of narration. This is because it helps point out an exact moment in time when something was true.
Watch my reported speech video: Here's how it works: We use a 'reporting verb' like 'say' or 'tell'. ( Click here for more about using 'say' and 'tell' .) If this verb is in the present tense, it's easy. We just put 'she says' and then the sentence: Direct speech: I like ice cream. Reported speech: She says (that) she likes ice cream.
Reported speech: indirect speech - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of retelling what someone else has said without repeating their exact words. For example, let's say you have a friend called Jon and one called Mary. Mary has organised a house party and has invited you and Jon. Jon, however, is not feeling well.
When we use reported speech, we often change the verb tense backwards in time. This can be called "backshift.". Here are some examples in different verb tenses: "I want to go home.". She said she wanted to go home. "I 'm reading a good book.". She said she was reading a good book. "I ate pasta for dinner last night.".
Direct Speech: "I've been to London three times." Reported Speech: She said she'd been to London three times. We often use "reported speech" when talking about a conversation that happened in the past. There are some changes to the verbs with reported speech; read the table to find out how each verb tense changes:
Reported Speech (Reporting verb in past tense) "I eat breakfast at 8 AM.". She said (that) she ate breakfast at 8 AM. "We are going to the beach.". They told me (that) they were going to the beach. "He speaks Spanish fluently.". She said (that) he spoke Spanish fluently. "She cooks delicious meals.".
For example: Direct speech: I dislike fried chicken. Reported speech: She said she disliked fried chicken. Note how the main verb in the reported statement is also in the past tense verb form. Use the simple present tense in your indirect speech if the initial words remain relevant at the time of reporting.
Reported speech Reported statements If we want to report what other people said, thought or felt, we can use the direct or indirect (reported) speech. The direct speech: "I like it," he said. "Irene is late," he thought. "I will pass the exam," she hoped. The indirect (reported) speech: He said he liked it. He thought that Irene was late.
Grammar videos: Reported speech We use reported speech when we want to tell someone what someone said. We usually use a reporting verb (e.g. say, tell, ask, etc.) and then change the tense of what was actually said in direct speech. Exactly. Verbs in the present simple change to the past simple; the present (Direct speech: '
Yes, and you report it with a reporting verb. He said he wanted to know about reported speech. I said, I want and you changed it to he wanted. Exactly. Verbs in the present simple change to the past simple; the present continuous changes to the past continuous; the present perfect changes to the past perfect; can changes to could; will changes ...
Direct Speech Reported Speech; tonight, today, this week / month / year: that night, that day, that week / month / year: now: then, at the time, at once, immediately: yesterday, last night / week / month / year: the day before. the previous night / week / month / year: tomorrow: the following day, the day after, the next day: next week/month/year
Introduction. In English grammar, we use reported speech to say what another person has said. We can use their exact words with quotation marks, this is known as direct speech, or we can use indirect speech. In indirect speech, we change the tense and pronouns to show that some time has passed. Indirect speech is often introduced by a reporting ...
In indirect speech, the structure of the reported clause depends on whether the speaker is reporting a statement, a question or a command. Normally, the tense in reported speech is one tense back in time from the tense in direct speech: She said, "I am tired." = She said that she was tired. Phrase in Direct Speech. Equivalent in Reported Speech.
3.7. ( 212) Reported Speech: Reported Speech or also known as indirect speech, is typically used to convey what has been said by someone at a particular point of time. However, owing to the nuances of the systems involved, English grammar may be a complicated language to learn and understand. But once you get hold of the grammar fundamentals ...
Reported Speech Report the following statements. 1. "I read a book per month". James said that he read a book per month. 2. "I go to the cinema on Saturdays." Peter said he went to the cinema on Saturdays. 3. "Teachers don't like noise." Maria said that teachers didn´t like noise. 4. "We are very calm." They said that they were very calm. 5.
Reported speech - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary
Reported speech or "reported discourse" is when an individual verbally recalls information from something they heard or read. It can be either directly quoted or indirectly conveyed and is an important aspect of communication. Using reported speech in conversations shows listening skills and allows an individual to relate to others.. Read this short excerpt about a funny incident in the park.