Class 12 Grammar || Reported speech || Direct and Indirect Speech || Narration

Reported Speech

Direct Speech

Direct speech refers to the exact words spoken by a person. It is quoted and is usually enclosed in quotation marks. In direct speech, you reproduce the speaker's words as they were spoken.

Example: Mary said, "I am going to the store."

Indirect Speech (Reported Speech)

Indirect speech involves paraphrasing or reporting what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. It is usually introduced by a reporting verb and often requires changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and other elements.

Example: Mary said that she was going to the store.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1. Sarah said to him, "Why did you miss the meeting?"

2. Alex said, "How long will it take to complete the project?"

3. The teacher asked the students, "Have you finished your assignments?"

4. Emily said, "Did you find my lost keys?"

5. The manager inquired, "Have you submitted the report on time?"

6. Tom questioned his sister, "Where did you hide my book?"

7. The professor asked the class, "Who can explain the concept again?"

8. Our neighbors wondered, "Have you seen our missing cat?"

9. The coach said the goalkeeper,"Catch the ball with precision."

10. The chef said to the apprentice,"Dice the vegetables finely for the salad."

11. The teacher said to the students,"Write the essay with clarity and coherence."

12. The captain said to the soldier,"Hit the target dead center."

13. The director said to the actor,"Deliver your lines with emotion and intensity."

14. I said to Rahul,“I’m doing my lessons now.”

15. Sara said,“I may go away tomorrow.”

16. Tim said to James,“Where are you going?”

17. John said to me,“Will you give me your pen?”

18. Emily said to him,“Show me your album.”

19. He said to us, “Please, wait here till I return.”

20. Sophia said to Aryan, “Leave your coat in the hall.”

21. He said to Aria, “Give me your phone number.”

22. Olivia said, “Don’t shut the door.”

23. Dora said to Anu, “Where do you live?”

24. Miruza said to me, “Why did you come to Kathmandu?”

25. Emma said, "Where is he going?"

26. Ava said to me, "How old are you?"

27. The teacher said to Isabella, "Why do the objects fall down?"

28. Amelia said, "Who lives next door?"

29. William said, "What happened?"

30. Bucky said to Steve, “Do you hear me?”

31. David said to me, “Do you like it?”

32. Kunal said to Joseph, “Did you receive my message?”

33. Natalie said, “I’ll talk to you on Sunday.”

34. Samuel said, “It may rain tomorrow.”