B. Change these sentences into indirect speech using suitable reporting verbs. Rewrite them in
your notebook. One has been done for you.
1.
'Attention!' said the colonel to the soldiers.
The colonel commanded the soldiers to attention.
A.
2. 'I am sorry for breaking the queue, said the lady.
3. May our great king live long!' said the courtiers.
'Alas! I am ruined!' said the merchant.
5. Who do you think broke the lock?' said the police to us.
6. The flight is delayed by half an hour, said the travel agent.
7. His friend said, 'How could you be so unkind to your
own sisters?'
8. 'Stop making an unnecessary fuss over trifles, Sunil's father
said to him.
9.
'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, said the
teacher.
10. Shikha's sister said, 'Why didn't you ask for my help if you needed it ?
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Reported Speech: Whenever you are quoting someone else’s words, you use two kinds of speeches – Direct or Indirect speech. In this chapter, we will learn all about Direct and Indirect speech and how to convert one into another.
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