Part A: Converting from Direct to Indirect Speech
1. Rewrite the sentences in indirect speech:
o She said, “I am going to the market.”
o He said, “I love this book.”
o They said, “We will finish the work tomorrow.”
o “It is raining,” she said.
o “I can play the piano,” he said.
2. Convert these into indirect speech:
o She said, “My brother is sleeping.”
o He said, “I am watching a movie.”
o They said, “We have finished our homework.”
o The teacher said, “I am proud of you.”
3. Change to indirect speech, using the reporting verb "told":
o John said, “I will go to the party.”
o She said, “I like chocolate.”
o He said, “I saw a lion.”
4. Rewrite in indirect speech with appropriate changes in pronouns:
o She said, “I am going to my friend’s house.”
o They said, “We will visit our grandmother.”
o He said, “My mother is a doctor.”
5. Convert to indirect speech:
o “The train has left,” he said.
o “I can’t attend the meeting,” she said.
o “We are going on vacation next week,” they said.
Part B: Converting from Indirect to Direct Speech
6. Rewrite the sentences in direct speech:
o She said that she was reading a book.
o He said that he had finished his homework.
o They said that they would visit their grandmother.
o She told me that she liked dancing.
7. Convert these into direct speech:
o He said that he was tired.
o She said that she would come to the party.
o They said that they had completed the project.
8. Change to direct speech:
o He told me that he could help.
o She said that she was learning French.
o They said that they loved the new movie.
9. Rewrite in direct speech with appropriate pronouns:
o He said that his father was a doctor.
o She said that her sister was coming.
o They said that their house was near the park.
Part C: Changing Tenses in Reported Speech
10.Convert from direct to indirect speech with correct tense changes:
o She said, “I am eating dinner.”
o He said, “I play football every day.”
o They said, “We are watching a movie.”
o She said, “I have lost my keys.”
11.Change to indirect speech with appropriate tense adjustments:
o “I went to the library,” she said.
o “I am learning to drive,” he said.
o “We have already eaten,” they said.
12.Rewrite each sentence in indirect speech, changing the tense
appropriately:
o She said, “I will call you tomorrow.”
o He said, “I have been studying for hours.”
o They said, “We will come next week.”
13.Convert these sentences, keeping in mind the past tense rule:
o She said, “I did my homework.”
o He said, “I was playing soccer.”
o They said, “We were watching TV.”
Part D: Converting Questions from Direct to Indirect Speech
14.Rewrite the questions in indirect speech:
o He asked, “What are you doing?”
o She asked, “Where is the station?”
o They asked, “Who won the game?”
15.Convert these questions to indirect speech:
o “Why are you late?” she asked.
o “When will you arrive?” he asked.
o “How did you solve the problem?” they asked.
16.Rewrite in indirect speech using "asked":
o She asked, “Do you like ice cream?”
o He asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
o They asked, “Did you see the movie?”
17.Convert to indirect speech:
o “Where have you been?” he asked.
o “Can you help me?” she asked.
o “Is it raining?” they asked.
Part E: Converting Commands and Requests
18.Rewrite the following commands in indirect speech:
o He said, “Close the door.”
o She said, “Please sit down.”
o They said, “Don’t be late.”
19.Convert these commands to indirect speech:
o The teacher said, “Open your books.”
o She said, “Bring me a glass of water.”
o He said, “Don’t talk during the movie.”
20.Rewrite each sentence as indirect speech for requests:
o She said, “Please pass the salt.”
o He said, “Please call me back.”
o They said, “Don’t forget to lock the door.”
21.Convert these sentences to indirect speech, using “requested” or
“advised”:
o The doctor said, “Take your medicine.”
o The teacher said, “Do your homework.”
o She said, “Don’t go there alone.”
Part F: Mixed Practice
22.Convert these sentences to indirect speech:
o He said, “I need some rest.”
o She said, “We are meeting at noon.”
o They said, “We visited the museum.”
o “I haven’t seen her,” he said.
23.Rewrite the following in direct speech:
o She said that she was learning Spanish.
o He said that he would call us later.
o They said that they had enjoyed the party.
24.Change to indirect speech:
o “I am reading a new book,” she said.
o “I have completed the assignment,” he said.
o “We will visit you soon,” they said.
25.Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech for questions and requests:
o She asked, “Can you help me with this?”
o He asked, “Did you enjoy the concert?”
o They requested, “Please arrive on time.”
26.Convert the sentences to direct speech:
o She asked if I had finished my homework.
o He asked when I would arrive.
o They requested me to bring the documents.
27.Rewrite the following using indirect speech for suggestions and advice:
o The teacher said, “You should study more.”
o She said, “Let’s go to the park.”
o He said, “You should eat healthier food.”
28.Convert these into indirect speech, using correct tense and pronoun
changes:
o “I am very happy,” she said.
o “We are going to the beach,” they said.
o “I will help you,” he said.
29.Rewrite the sentences in indirect speech, using “told,” “asked,” or
“requested”:
o “Please turn off the lights,” she said.
o “Do you know the answer?” he asked.
o “You should practice every day,” the coach said.
30.Change the following to indirect speech with correct pronouns and time
expressions:
o She said, “I have been waiting for you.”
o He said, “I will finish this by tomorrow.”
o They said, “We saw a movie yesterday.”
