Reported and Direct Speech Direct speechuses: speech marks the speaker's actual words new speaker, new line Narration about who said it can go before, after or in amongst the speaker's actual words Now use these rules to turn the following short reports into direct speech Think about the words which the person would have actually said. You will usually have to change the verb tense. 1. Paul told Lily that he was really happy to see her 2. Katie explained that the puppies were still tiny and had not opened their eyes. 3 Tim's mum asked him whether he had started his homework yet 4 Hassan's auntie told him to get his shoes on if he was going to go with her. 5. The captain ordered his men to prepare themselves thoroughly and to make sure they would be ready to leave at dawn the next day
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1. Paul told Lily that he was really happy to see her.
=> Paul said to Lily:" I am really happy to see you"
2. Katie explained that the puppies were still tiny and had not opened their eyes.
=> Katie said:" The puppies are still tiny and has not opened their eyes".
. 3 Tim's mum asked him whether he had started his homework yet.
=> Tim's mum asked him:"Has you started your homework yet?"
4 Hassan's auntie told him to get his shoes on if he was going to go with her.
=> Hassan's auntie said to him:"Please get your shoes on if you are goin' to go with me".
5. The captain ordered his men to prepare themselves thoroughly and to make sure they would be ready to leave at dawn the next day.
=> The captain said to his men:"Prepare yourselves thoroughly and to make sure you will be ready to leave at dawn tomorrow".