Writing with Tenses / Direct & Indirect Speech
LESSON 167 OF 261 · 8 MIN READ

Pronouns Depend on People

I does not always become he or she. The reporter may still be the original speaker. You may refer to one listener or a group. Names can make unclear references explicit.

Understand and use it

I does not always become he or she. The reporter may still be the original speaker. You may refer to one listener or a group. Names can make unclear references explicit.

Look closely

Riya said, "I am tired." → Riya said she was tired.

I said, "I am tired." → I said I was tired.

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