What is reported speech?
What are the different types of reported speech?
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Here is a good webpage that explains what reported speech is:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech.html
There are two ways in which you can report (write) what someone has said or asked: direct address and indirect address.
Direct --
She asked me, "Do you like science fiction movies?"
He told me, "My sister is visiting me this week."
Indirect --
She asked me if I like science fiction movies.
He told me that his sister was visiting him this week.
Here is another webpage that may help:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/quotation.htm#silent_speech
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a way of reporting what someone else has said without using their exact words. When using reported speech, we usually change the tense, pronouns, and time expressions to reflect that the reported information is being communicated by someone other than the original speaker.
There are two main types of reported speech: statements and questions.
1. Reported Statements: When reporting statements, we usually use reporting verbs like "said," "told," "informed," or "explained." The structure for reporting statements is:
- Reporting verb (e.g., said) + that + the reported clause (subject + verb changes)
For example:
- Original sentence: "John said, 'I am going to the park.'"
- Reported sentence: "John said that he was going to the park."
2. Reported Questions: When reporting questions, we usually use reporting verbs like "asked," "wondered," or "inquired." The structure for reporting questions is:
- Reporting verb (e.g., asked) + if/whether or a question word + the reported clause (subject + verb changes)
For example:
- Original question: "He asked, 'Are you coming to the party?'"
- Reported sentence: "He asked if/whether I was coming to the party."
It's important to note that there may be some other changes, such as reporting verbs changing from the present to the past, and time expressions changing to reflect the past or future.
To better understand reported speech and its various forms, it can be helpful to study grammar resources, practice exercises, and read examples to reinforce the rules and patterns. This will help you become proficient in accurately reporting what someone has said without using their exact words.