Question

N 5. Convert the following into Indirect Speech:
(1) "Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn't a regular teacher. It was a man," said Tommy.
"A man ? How could a man be a teacher ?"
"Well, he just told the boys and girls things and gave them homework
and asked them questions."
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(2) "Margie! School!"
Margie looked up. "Not yet, Mamma."
"Now !" said Mrs Jones. "And it's probably time for Tommy, too."
Margie said to Tommy, "Can I read the book some more with you after
school ?"
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Answer 1

Answer:

2- Margie asked Tommy if she could read the book some more with him after school.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Indirect speech is the statement which states about the person or situation based in the direct speech without changing its meaning.

For example:

Direct Speech: I am not well

Indirect Speech: He says he is not well.

Answer For The Given Questions:

1. Tommy says that, “they had a teacher” but it was not regular teacher instead it was man who just told the ‘boys and girls things’ and gave homework and asked questions.

2. Margie’s mother called Margie to get ready for school.  Margie asked Tommy that if ‘she could read the book’ for some more time with him after school.