REPORTED SPEECH DWS [DWS] Reported Speech

Reported speech gives the idea of a speaker’s words Reported speech gives the idea of a speaker’s words. Not all of the exact words are used; pronoun and verb forms may change. Quotation marks are not used. [DWS] Reported Speech

The rules of reported speech: In reported speech we don’t use the quotes (“). Every kind of sentences (statement, command, question, etc) should be changed into affirmative. The tenses should be changed. [DWS] Reported Speech

Quoted Speech Pattern Simple Present S + V1 + O   S + do/does + not +V1 + O Reported Speech Pattern Simple Past S + V2 + O   S + did + not + V1 + O [DWS] Reported Speech

S + was/were + not + Ving + O Quoted Speech Pattern Present Continuous S + is/am/are + Ving + O   S + is/am/are + not + Ving + O Reported Speech Pattern Past Continuous S + was/were + Ving + O   S + was/were + not + Ving + O [DWS] Reported Speech

Quoted Speech Pattern Simple Past S + V2 + O S + did + not + V1 + O   S + did + not + V1 + O Reported Speech Pattern Past Perfect S + had + V3 + O   S + had + not + V3 [DWS] Reported Speech

Quoted Speech Pattern Present Perfect S + have/has + V3 + O   S + have/has + not + V3 + O Reported Speech Pattern Past Perfect S + had + V3 + O   S + had + not + V3 [DWS] Reported Speech

Quoted Speech Pattern Future Tense S + will + V1 + O   S + will + not + V1 + O Reported Speech Pattern Past Future Tense S + would + V1 + O   S + would + not + V1 + O [DWS] Reported Speech

The time marks should be changed. Yesterday  the day before Tomorrow  the following day Today  this day Last week the week before Next week  the following week [DWS] Reported Speech

Example: (Affirmative sentences) He said, “I work hard Example: (Affirmative sentences) He said, “I work hard.”  He said that he worked hard. He said, “I am working hard.”  He said that he was working hard. [DWS] Reported Speech

He said, “I worked hard. ”  He said that he had worked hard He said, “I worked hard.”  He said that he had worked hard. He said, “I have worked hard.” He said, “I will work hard.” He said that he would work hard. [DWS] Reported Speech

Example: (Yes/No Question) Sue asked, “Are you tired Example: (Yes/No Question) Sue asked, “Are you tired?  Sue asked if/whether I was tired. Julian asked, “Did Sarah like Andi?”  Julian asked if/whether Sarah had liked Andi. [DWS] Reported Speech

Example: (WH Question) He said, “Where is Dian Example: (WH Question) He said, “Where is Dian?”  He said where Dian was. Sarah asked, “What has Dian done?”  Sarah asked what Dian had done. [DWS] Reported Speech

Example: (Command) He said, “Don’t lie to me Example: (Command) He said, “Don’t lie to me!”  He said not to lie to him. He asked, “Open the window!”  He asked me to open the window. [DWS] Reported Speech

Juan said, “I am working hard.” Juan said, “I worked hard.” Exercises: Juan said, “I work hard.” Juan said, “I am working hard.” Juan said, “I worked hard.” Juan said, “I have worked hard.” Juan said, “I will work hard.” [DWS] Reported Speech

Sarah said, “I need some help.” Exercises: Sam said, “I feel good.” Sarah said, “I need some help.” Linda said, “I am meeting David for dinner.” Ms. Bell said, “I have studied in Cairo.” Bill said, “I forgot to pay my electric bill.” [DWS] Reported Speech

Linda said, “Does Mike always call you?” Exercises: Linda said, “Does Mike always call you?” Jane asked,” Will you come to my birthday party? Sally asked, “Did Mary come to class?” Peter asked, “Are you watching TV show?” Sam said, “ Have you gone to America?” [DWS] Reported Speech

Eric asked, “What time does the bus leave? Exercises: Eric asked, “What time does the bus leave? Barbara asked, “What is your name? Lucy asked, “Where did Anita go last night?” Bagas asked, “Why did you call me?” Lucy asked, “How long have you known Anita?” [DWS] Reported Speech

Peter said, “Do your homework!” Sam said, “Don’t talk to my father!” Exercises: Peter said, “Do your homework!” Sam said, “Don’t talk to my father!” Sam said, “Walk to school this morning!” Bagas said, “Call me tomorrow!” Juan said, “Read the texts loudly!” [DWS] Reported Speech