Ans. Nick asked Pinky if her new restaurant would have live music.
Ans. (b) he had been taking care of his ailing grand- mother
(1)
Ans. (a) why he had come late
(b) that he had seen a signboard
(c) what a signboard had to do with his
(d) the signboard said, "School ahead, go slow"
(2)
Ans. (a) if he could hear that noise
(b) enquired what he thought it was
(c) she thought it was someone
(d) that he would go and see himself
(3)
Ans. (a) asked her mother where she was going
(b) replied that she was going to her friend's house
(c) if she could go with her
(d) she had to stay at home to finish her
(4)
Ans. (a) he would be late to return home that night
(b) she should not wait for him
(c) if was going out
(d) he would be meeting
(1)
Ans. (a) that her answers were good
(b) thanked her tutor
(c) she had answered only three out of seven questions, she had got
(d) he always said that we should be happy with whatever little we get
(2)
Ans. (a) he was going to Pierce's house
(b) to have fun
(c) to see him enjoying his independence
(d) to be sure to text her if he went anywhere else
1. What is reported speech and how is it different from direct speech? | ![]() |
2. What are the common changes made when converting direct speech to reported speech? | ![]() |
3. Are there any exceptions to the rules of converting direct speech to reported speech? | ![]() |
4. How can I practice converting direct speech to reported speech effectively? | ![]() |
5. Why is it important to learn reported speech in English? | ![]() |