Question

PRACTICE SHEET Exercise 1:- Change the following sentences to Indirect Speech:-
1. He said to us,” Let us return home.” 2. He said to his servant, “ Do as you are told.” 3. He said to me, “ Do you play football?” 4. He said to me, “ Why did you insult my brother?” 5. He said to us, “ Are you going today?” 6. I said to the boys, “ You should do your duty.” 7. Sita said, “ Virtue is its own reward.” 8. He said, “ It may rain tomorrow.” 9. You said to me, “ I do not think I can oblige you again in this way.” 10. The teacher said to the girl, “ I know you and your mother.” 11. He said to me, “ You have made a great mistake in your statement.” 12. The teacher said to me, “ What are you doing?” 13. He said to us, “ Will you listen to such a fool.” 14. He said to me, “ May God bless you!” 15. The teacher said to the students, “ Work hard and be regular in your studies.”
Exercise 2:- Read the following conversation and fill in the blanks with indirect speech:-
1. Mother :- Why are you looking so worried?
Daughter :- My exams are approaching. Mother :- When will they start? Daughter :- Next month, Mother.
Mother asked her daughter (a)__________ . The daughter replied that ( b) _________ . Mother further asked (c) ___________. The daughter, told her mother that they would be in the following month.
2. Servant :- Please give me leave for a week.
Master :- Why do you need such a long leave? Servant :- I have to visit my village. Master :- Ok, but don’t overstay on your leave.
The servant requested his master (a)_________ for a week. The master asked him why (b) ___________ . At this, the servant said (c) __________ . The master acceded to his request, but asked him not to overstay on his leave.

Answer 1

Explanation:

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