Practice Reported Speech (3.6) - Grammar - ICSE 12 English Language & Literature

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Question 1.
Convert the following sentence to reported speech: 'I like learning new things.'
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Remember to shift the tense.
Question 2.
Change to reported speech: 'She will come to the party.'
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Pay attention to the future tense.
3Question 3.
What is the reported speech for: 'I am happy'?
- He said he is happy
- He said he was happy
- He said he was happy!
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Focus on the tense change.
4Question 4.
True or False: 'Tomorrow' in direct speech changes to 'the next day' in reported speech.
- True
- False
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Recall examples of time changes.
Question 5.
Convert the following scenario into reported speech: Directly quote a conversation between two friends discussing their weekend plans.
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Make sure to reflect the pronoun changes.
Question 6.
Transform the reporting of an announcement: 'We regret to inform you that the event will be delayed.' How would this appear in reported speech?
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Look for shifts in tense and the wording of the announcement.

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