A Possible Original Quotation

Reverse reporting asks for a possible direct quotation. Indirect speech does not reliably preserve the exact original tense or wording. Multiple quotations may fit; do not claim certainty.

Understand and use it

Reverse reporting asks for a possible direct quotation. Indirect speech does not reliably preserve the exact original tense or wording. Multiple quotations may fit; do not claim certainty.

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

Also possible in a suitable earlier context: Riya said, "I was tired."

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A quick check

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