3. Change into indirect speech: 1. I said, “I am writing a letter.” 2. He said to me, “You may ask your brother to help you.” 3. He said to me, “Where are you going?” 4. He said to his servant, “Is the tea ready?” 5. I said to him, “Have you ever been to Mumbai?” 6. He said to me, ‘Don’t do it.” 7. He said to me, “Please take your book.” 8. My father said to me, “Never mix with bad boys.” 9. Mohan said to me, “Let us wait for the next train.” 10. The Headmaster said to the peon, “Let this boy go.”
Answers
Answer:
1. I told that i was writing a letter.
2. He said to me that i should ask for my brother's help.
3. He asked me where was i going.
4. He asked the servant if the tea was ready.
5. I asked him if he ever went to mumbai.
6. He advised me not to do it.
7. He requested me to take my book.
8. My father advised me to never mix with bad boys.
9. Mohan asked me to wait for the next train.
10. The headmaster asked the peon that boy should be allowed to go.
Answer:
1. I said that I was writing a letter.
2. He told me that I might ask my brother to help me.
3. He asked me where I was going.
4. He asked his servant if the tea was ready.
5. I asked him if he had ever been to Mumbai.
6. He requested me not to do it.
7. He requested me to take my book.
8. My father advised me not to mix with bad boys.
9. Mohan suggested me to wait for the next train.
10. The Headmaster ordered the peon to let that boy go.
Explanation:
To change the speech of a sentence from Direct to Indirect, we have to know the kind of sentence of the reported speech.
If the reported speech is simple sentence, the word used instead of "said to" is "told". [ 1, 2 ]
If the reported speech is Wh. question, the word used in place of "said to" is "asked". [ 3 ]
If the reported speech is a verbal question, "asked" is used. [ 4, 5 ]
If the reported speech is an imperative sentence, "requested" or "ordered" is used. [ 6, 7, 8, 10 ]
If the reported speech starts with "Let us" or "Let's", the word used instead of "said to" is "suggested". [ 9 ]
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Additional Information:
1. Narration:
The narration means to show someone's words.
It is one of the parts of English grammar.
2. Types of narration:
There are two types of narration:
A) Direct Narration
B) Indirect Narration
3. Direct Narration:
When someone's words are said or written as they are, then it is known as direct narration.
4. Indirect Narration:
When someone's words are said or written in our own words rather than as they are, then it is known as indirect narration.
5. Types of sentences:
1. Assertive Sentence ( Statement )
2. Interrogative Sentence ( Wh. Question )
3. Verbal Question ( Yes / No question )
4. Inperative Sentence ( Command )
5. Excalamatory Sentence
6. Changes in the words from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech: