Question

Exercise 2. Change each sentence to direct form of speech :1. I said that I was O.K.2. You said that you were very hungry.3. He told him that he was in the wrong.4. Shyam told me that he had done his homework.5. Moti said that he had lost his cow.6. You said that you were going to market.7. He told me that I could take my share.8. She told you that she wanted to help you.9. I told him that he was a fine gentleman.10. They told me that he was improving day by day.11. The teacher said that she was unwell.12. I said that he was fond of eggs and milk.13. John told me that he had been late.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. I said, “I am O.K.”

2. You said, “I am very hungry.”

3. He said to him, “I am in the wrong.”

4. Shyam said to me, “I have done my homework.”

5. Moti said, “I have lost my cow.”

6. You said, “I am going to market.”

7. He said to me, “You can take your share.”

8. She said to you, “I want to help you.”

9. I said to him, “You are a fine gentleman.”

10. They said to me, “He is improving day by day.”

11. The teacher said, “She is unwell.”

12. I said, “He is fond of eggs and milk.”

13. John said to me, “I have been late.”

Explanation:

The given sentences are in the Indirect Narration.

To change them in Direct Speech, we have to use Double-inverted commas ( “ ” ) for the reported speech.

If the reported speech is in Simple Past Tense, then we have to convert it into Simple Present Tense.

And if the reported speech is in Present Perfect Tense, we have to convert it into Simple Past Tense.

If the reported speech is in Past Perfect Tense, we have to convert it into Present Perfect Tense.

Additional Information:

1. Narration:

The narration means to show someone's words.

It is one of the parts of English grammar.

2. Types of narration:

There are two types of narration:

A) Direct Narration

B) Indirect Narration

3. Direct Narration:

When someone's words are said or written as they are, then it is known as direct narration.

4. Indirect Narration:

When someone's words are said or written in our own words rather than as they are, then it is known as indirect narration.

5. Types of sentences:

1. Assertive Sentence ( Statement )

2. Interrogative Sentence ( Wh. Question )

3. Verbal Question ( Yes / No question )

4. Inperative Sentence ( Command )

5. Excalamatory Sentence

6. Changes in the words from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:

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