Question

(b) Read the conversation and complete the sentences that follow in Reported

Speech. (1x 4=4)

Mother : Dear, Have you finished your homework?

Daughter : Yes, Mamma.

Mother : Are you free now?

Daughter : Yes Mamma. Do you want me to help you with something?

Mother : Yes. Can you help me surf the net?

Speaking to her daughter affectionately, Mother (a) _________ . The daughter replied

affirmatively. The mother (b) ______ free then . The daughter replied affectionately

and asked (c) ________ . The mother (d) ______ in surfing the net.​

Answer 1

Speaking to her daughter affectionately, Mother (a) asked her did she finish her homework.

The daughter asked does she want her help with something. The mother asked her could she help in surfing the net.

A direct speech is a statement made by the columnist as asserted by the individual. He/she uses the exact words or words discussed by the person. Direct speech is an illustration of what someone actually said. A reporting verb in the past simple is usually used in a direct speech report. The most commonly used reporting verb is stated. The reporting clause can be placed either first or second.