Question

Convert the following sentences to direct or indirect speech:

1. The boys said," Hurrah! The last bell has rung."
2. Rekha says," The dress is mine."
3. The man said to the police," The robber looted their money."
4. Shyam said to me," What is your name?"
5. He said to us," Are you going away today?"
6. The teacher said to the parents," Please sit down."
7. Ram said that he would write a letter then.
8. The teacher said," The elephant is a large animal."
9. The judge said to the lawyer," Call the accused."
10. Sam said," How tasty the food is!"

Answer 1

Explanation:

Question and answer:-

Change into direct/reported speech:-

1. The boys said,"Hurrah ! The last bell has rung."

• The boys excitedly told that the last bell has rung.

2. Rekha says,"The dress is mine."

• Rekha claimed that the dress is hers.

3. The man said to the police,"The robber looted their money."

• The man complained to the police that the robber has looted their money.

4. Shyam said to me,"What is your name ?"

• Shyam asked me what is my name.

5. He said to us,"Are you going away today ?"

• He asked us if we are going away today.

6. The teacher said to the parents,"Please sit down."

•The teacher requested the parents to sit down.

7. Ram said that he would write a letter then.

• Ram said,"I would write a letter then."

8. The teacher said,"The elephant is a large animal."

• The teacher told that the elephant is a large animal.

9. The judge said to the lawyer,"Call the accused."

• The judge ordered the lawyer to call the accused.

10. Sam said,"How tasty the food is !"

• Sam exclaimed that the food is very tasty.

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