Reported Speech for ESL Learners

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Learn how to convert direct speech into reported speech.

Catalina

Moldova

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Reported Speech for ESL LearnersVersion en ligne Learn how to convert direct speech into reported speech. par Catalina 1 Introduction to Reported Speech Reported speech is used to share what someone else has said. It often involves changing the original words and tense. 2 Direct vs. Reported Speech Direct speech quotes the exact words, e.g., He said, "I am happy.". Reported speech paraphrases it, e.g., He said he was happy. 3 Tense Changes When converting to reported speech, verb tenses usually shift back in time: Present > Past, e.g., am > was. 4 Examples of Tense Changes Present simple > Past simple: "I like coffee" > He said he liked coffee. 5 Reporting Verbs Common reporting verbs include say, tell, ask. Use say for general statements, tell when giving instructions or information. 6 Questions in Reported Speech Change question forms: Yes/no questions: He asked if I was coming. Wh-questions: She asked where he was going. 7 Imperatives and Commands Reported speech for commands uses tell + object + to + verb: "Close the door" > He told me to close the door. 8 Time and Place Words Adjust words like today, tomorrow, here based on the context: "Today" becomes that day, "tomorrow" becomes the next day. 9 Practice Tips Practice converting sentences from direct to reported speech. Focus on tense changes and question forms for accuracy.