Practice Indirect Speech (reported Speech) (5.2) - Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Convert to indirect speech: 'I like ice cream.'
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Remember to shift the tense appropriately.
Question 2.
Convert to indirect speech: 'Are you happy?'
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Questions in indirect speech need a simple structure.
3Question 3.
What is indirect speech?
- Exactly quoted speech
- Paraphrased spoken words
- A kind of question
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Think about how you report someone else's words.
4Question 4.
True or False: In indirect speech, the present tense changes to the future tense.
- True
- False
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Consider backshifting and what it typically involves.
Question 5.
You overheard a conversation: 'I'm really excited about my vacation!' Convert it into indirect speech.
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Focus on backshifting.
Question 6.
'Are you ready for the test?' she asked. How would you report this in indirect speech?
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Remember to change the question format.

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