Writing with Tenses / Direct & Indirect Speech
Reported Statements
Begin with the speaker and reporting verb. Use an optional that-clause for a statement. Preserve negative meaning and choose pronouns according to the people involved.
Understand and use it
Begin with the speaker and reporting verb. Use an optional that-clause for a statement. Preserve negative meaning and choose pronouns according to the people involved.
Look closely
Riya said, "I am happy." → Riya said she was happy.
Dad said, "I have not finished." → Dad said he had not finished.
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