Exercise 1. Put the following into Indirect speech using that as a conjunction: (All
averdises in this chapter should first be done orally in the class.)
1. The Prime Minister says, "Indian economy is developing very fast."
2. The Infosys Chief has said, "Information technology has shrunk the world!
3. Everybody will say, "Indian technicians are the best in the world!
4. My aunt said, "It is a pity the government has failed to control inflation."
5. The captain said, "Slow bowlers will not prove effective on Australian pitches."
6. The Principal told Mohnish, "Students are not allowed to use cellphones on the
school campus."
7. The court said, "The police is not carrying out the investigations sincerely."
8. The manager said, "The annual sales of the company have really gone up."
9. The judge said, "The evidence was not recorded properly."
10. The teacher said, "All the participants must report fifteen minutes before the show
time."
11. The speaker said, "The desire to learn, to make friends and to behave courageously
in every situation are three great qualities everyone should cultivate."
12. The doctor said, "Kids should take a greater Interest in outdoor activities in order
to remain healthy."
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Answer:
Exercise 1. Put the following into Indirect speech using that as a conjunction: (All
averdises in this chapter should first be done orally in the class.)
1. The Prime Minister says, "Indian economy is developing very fast."
2. The Infosys Chief has said, "Information technology has shrunk the world!
3. Everybody will say, "Indian technicians are the best in the world!
4. My aunt said, "It is a pity the government has failed to control inflation."
5. The captain said, "Slow bowlers will not prove effective on Australian pitches."
6. The Principal told Mohnish, "Students are not allowed to use cellphones on the
school campus."
7. The court said, "The police is not carrying out the investigations sincerely."
8. The manager said, "The annual sales of the company have really gone up."
9. The judge said, "The evidence was not recorded properly."
10. The teacher said, "All the participants must report fifteen minutes before the show
time."
11. The speaker said, "The desire to learn, to make friends and to behave courageously
in every situation are three great qualities everyone should cultivate."
12. The doctor said, "Kids should take a greater Interest in outdoor activities in order
to remain healthy."
Answer: