Practice Statements (1.4.1) - Grammar Fundamentals - Building Blocks

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Question 1.
Convert the direct speech to indirect: 'I am happy.'
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Remember to change the pronoun and tense.
Question 2.
Convert to indirect: 'They said, 'We are ready.'
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Look for pronoun changes!
3Question 3.
How do you change the tense from direct to indirect speech?
- It remains the same
- Shift to past
- Use present perfect
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Think about how we talk about past events.
4Question 4.
True or False: Pronouns always stay the same in indirect speech.
- True
- False
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Consider who is saying what.
Question 5.
Transform the statement: 'Laura exclaimed, 'We have won the game!' into indirect speech.
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Focus on the tense and pronoun adjustments.
Question 6.
Convert this: 'The manager said, 'You will receive your bonuses soon.'
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Think carefully about future tense in indirect speech.

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