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* convexted the dialogue of direct speech into indirect speech
shopkeeper: Medam, I think this sadi will suit you.
shreya: yes, I shall buy it How much is it?
shopkeeper: only Rupees 2000
shreya :ohh, It is very costly will you give me some discount?​

Answer 1

Correct Question:

Convert the dialogue of direct speech into indirect speech.

Given:

Shopkeeper: Madam, I think this saree will suit you.

Shreya: Yes, I shall buy it. How much is it?

Shopkeeper: Only Rupees 2000.

Shreya: Oh, It is very costly will you give me some discount?​

What To Do:

We have to convert the given dialogue from direct speech to indirect speech.

Required Answer:

The shopkeeper suggested to Shreya that that saree would suit her by addressing her madam. Shreya said that she would buy it and enquired how much was it. The shopkeeper said that only rupees 2000. Shreya said that it was very costly and asked that would he give her some discount.

Explanation:

Here in the dialogue,

• The pronouns are changed.
• The word 'that' are included in the sentences.
• The words like suggested, enquired are added.
• The tense of the sentences is changed.

Direct Speech:

When a person repeats what another person said before that to accurately and exactly is known as direct speech.

Indirect Speech:

When a person repeats what another person said before but not accurately and exactly is known as indirect speech.