Question

Change the following sentence as direct rich (verd)

Answer 1

Answer: As you can see, with direct speech it is common to use the verb 'to say' ('said' in the past). ... For example, in the following sentence the present simple becomes the past simple in ... All the other tenses follow a similar change in indirect speech. ... Over the years she has gained a wealth of knowledge

When the reporting verb is in the past tense, shall will change into should in indirect speech. ... In other words, the interrogative sentences in the direct speech will change into assertive sentences in the ... He said, “Would that I were rich!”.

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