Turn the following sentences into indirect speech
1. Rahul asked me, ‘Did you see the cricket match on TV last night?’
2. James said to his mother, ‘I am leaving for New York tomorrow.’
3. I said to him, ‘Why don’t you work hard?’
4. "Where is your sister?" she asked me.
5. "Does she know Robert?" he wanted to know.
6. ‘What do you want?’ she asked him.
7. ‘Are you coming with us?’ he asked me.
8. He asked, ‘When do you intend to make the payment?’
9. ‘Do you come from China?’ said the prince to the girl.
10. The poor man exclaimed, ‘Will none of you help me?’
11. ‘Which way should I go?’ asked the little girl.
12. Alladin said to the magician, ‘What have I done to deserve so severe a punishment?’
13. ‘Don’t you know the way home?’ I said to her.
14. ‘Do you write a good hand?’ the teacher said to the student.
15. ‘Have you anything to say on behalf of the accused?’ said the judge finally.
16. ‘Have you anything to tell me, little bird?’ asked Ulysses.
17. ‘Who are you, sir, and what do you want?’ they asked.
18. The king was impressed with the magician and asked, ‘What can I do for you?’
19. She asked, ‘What is it that makes you stronger and braver than other men?’
20. ‘Can you solve this problem?’ he asked me.
Turn the following sentences into indirect:
(1) The scientist said to them, "The earth revolves around the sun."
(2) He said, "I will go to the market tomorrow."
(3)She said, "Dharmik, I have prepared a cake for you."
(4) "You did not invite me for the party yesterday," said Maya to him.
(5) "Jalpa, you have not done your home-work properly," said the teacher.
(6)The teacher said, "Dinesh, you must pat attention in the class."
(7)The saint said, "Time and tide waits for none."
"Hemal," said the doctor, "You should eat at least 2 apples daily." (9) "Anand, you are
recovering from your illness now," said Dr. Kumar. (10) Mr. Joshi said, "Dear brothers, I shall
join the army."
(11) The principal said to the teacher, "You should do your work in time." (12) The teacher said
to us, "Water finds its own way."
(13) "Vina," said Harish, "I can't solve your problem without their help." (14) Pavan said,
"Poonam, I hope you will pass with first class this time." (15) Alka said to Shivani, "I shall come
to your office tomorrow." (16) Raj said to Rajvi, "I've forgotten how to get to your house." (17)
Payal said to Komal, "I attended a lecture last night." (18) Shopkeeper said to me, "You are at
the right place." (19) Roshni said, "Hema, I am starting my vacation nest week" (20) Vipul said,
"Sir, I don't have my shoes on right now."
(21) Laxmi said, "I didn't realize it."
(22) The owner said to the tenant, "It costs 18 thousand dollars and we have spent another 2
thousand on repairs.
The students said, “We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition.” The
headmaster said, “Why?” The students said, “We want to make it memorable in our life.” The
headmaster said, “Don’t worry. I shall take all the necessary steps to arrange the function.”
Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book.” said Sara. “I cannot give it. ”
said Niha. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts.
” said Sara. “Take it. ” said Niha. ” Thank you.” Said Sara.
