Reported Speech || Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises

Reported Speech

The given exercises aim to enhance the grammatical competence of students preparing for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE). They help students strengthen their ability to accurately transform direct speech into indirect speech and vice versa.

Task A

Change the following sentences into indirect speech:

1. Taniya said to Bipin, “I’m sorry to come around without phoning you first.”

2. The secretary said to the manager, “That remark was uncalled-for.”

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

4. “I received a letter from my friend,” said Anita.

5. He said, “Children must obey their teachers.”

6. “I am working in a factory,” his father said.

7. He said, “Let me read this book.”

8. Angela said to me, “May God bless you with long life and prosperity!”

9. Imran said, “She was sick last week.”

Task B

Write the sentences in the indirect speech using the prompts given:

1. “Are you doing anything at the weekend?”
Ajit asked Nina...........................................................................................................

2. “Are you enjoying yourself?”
He asked us.....................................................................................................................

3. “Do you live near your family?”
He asked her...................................................................................................................

4. “Does your father work here?”
She asked me..................................................................................................................

5. “Don’t be late, Neha.”
Nina’s father told...........................................................................................................

6. “How did you get to school?”
He asked his friend.........................................................................................................

7. “I have to go out now.”
Bibas said to Rama..........................................................................................................

8. “I would like to go out for dinner.”
Mother said to Father......................................................................................................

9. “The government will have to resolve the problem of unemployment.”
A councillor argued.........................................................................................................

10. “We can save energy by using solar power.”
The scientist claimed......................................................................................................

11. “Why can’t you help me with my homework?”
Mona asked Ravi............................................................................................................

12. “Where have you been all night?”
My parents wanted to know...........................................................................................

13. “I’ll definitely return it tomorrow.”
He promised....................................................................................................................

14. “Please fasten your seatbelts before taking off.”
The stewardess requested...............................................................................................

15. “What a clever boy you are!”
Anu exclaimed with surprise.......................................................................................

Task C

Change the following sentences into indirect speech:

1. She said to me, “May you defeat your rivals!”

2. I said to her, “You must buy it for your brother.”

3. Gokul said, “I’ve enjoyed meeting you again.”

4. “I can’t go with you to the park,” Binod said.

5. Sudha said, “I’ll talk to you on Saturday.”

6. “I should study harder,” Anu said.

7. Kiran said, “It may rain tomorrow.”

8. “The students in our class can speak many languages,” Anjali said.

9. Anita said to Kunal, “How long have you lived in the United States?”

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

11. “I’ve got to leave early,” apologized Mr. Adhikari.

12. Riya said, “I’ll see you some time next month.”

13. Yogen said to them, “Please wait here till I return.”

14. “Who has painted this picture?” asked Jenny.

15. Tina said to Aryan, “Leave your coat in the hall.”

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

17. “I took a lot of English classes,” Jiya said.

18. “Bibha and Atul liked the movie,” Mina said.

19. She said, “Don’t shut the door.”

20. Deepak said, “What a fool I am!”

21. Alan said, “What a dreadful snake it is!”

22. Habiba said, “I have already written three letters.”

23. He said to me, “Do you like it?”

24. “Oh! What a lovely weather!” said the teacher.

25. Aneeta said, “Have a good time at the party.”