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1. 1.

   Tick (√)  the correct sentences in indirect speech to match these sentences in direct speech.

   1. "You need to work harder in class seven", said Lila's mother.
      1. Lila's mother said that she needs to work harder in class seven.
      2. Lila's mother said that she needed to work harder in class seven.
   2. Rita said to Manoj, "We haven't finished our project."
      1.  Rita told Manoj that we hadn't finished our project.
      2. Rita told Manoj that they hadn't finished their project.
   3. The doctor said, "You can go to school from tomorrow, Kriti."
      1. The doctor said that Kriti could go to school from the next day.
      2. The doctor says Kriti can go to school from the next day.
   4. Nitu says, "I went to an amusement park yesterday."
      1. Nitu said that she went to an amusement park the day before.
      2. Nitu says that she went to an amusement park the next day.
   5. He said, "We are worried about the damage caused by the cyclone."
      1. He said that we were worried about the damage caused by the cyclone.
      2. He said that they were worried about the damage caused by the cyclone.
   6. Ali said, "I play the guitar very well."
      1. Ali reported that I play the guitar very well.
      2. Ali said that he played the guitar very well.
   7. Grandfather said, "I like travelling by train."
      1. Grandfather said that he liked travelling by train.
      2. Grandfather says he liked travelling by train.
2. 2.

   Change these commands and requests from direct speech to indirect speech.

   1. The class monitor said to the class, "Form a line and go to the assembly hall."
   2. The librarian said to the boys, "Please be quiet in the library."
   3. Mother said to me, "Clean your room right now."
   4. Mina said to Arun, "Pease give me a pair of scissors."
   5. He said to the girls in the back row, "Stop whispering in class."
   6. Father said to us, "Be careful when you cross a busy intersection."
   7. He said to the passer-by, "Please help me find my mother."
   8. The teacher said to Manoj, "Stop interrupting the class, let Laila finish speaking."
3. 3.

   Change these sentences from indirect speech to direct speech.

   1. He told Piku that he enjoyed staying in the village with his grandmother.
   2. She said to the police officer that her car was stolen the day before.
   3. Rahul said that he was tired after walking five kilometres.
   4. Diya stated that she liked reading more than watching television.
   5. Farid said that Tom and I must meet his uncle.
   6. Grandmother complained that she could not find her glasses.
   7. Zara said that she needed to go to the tailor that afternoon.
   8. Joe said that he had lost Henry's pencil.
4. 4.

   Choose the correct reporting verbs from the brackets to complete these sentences.

   1. Kim ______________ that they visit Lily, who was unwell. (suggested/recommended)
   2. He _______________ to having lied to her about the broken vase. (admitted/stated)
   3. She _____________ that they stay at a home stay since it was cheaper. (reported/recommended)
   4. Adnan _____________ that he was going to Lonavla with his friends. (suggested/metioned)
   5. Suji ______________ that they would be very tired by the time they reached Manali. (confirmed/ predicted)
   6. She ____________ to help her mother set the table. (requested/offered)
   7. They ____________ that they had already booked their tickets to Kochi. (confirmed/suggested)
   8. The watchman _____________ us that there would be no water the next day. (offered/informed)
5. 5.

   Complete these sentences. Choose suitable reporting verbs from the box and use them in the correct forms.

   tell, order, command, instruct, warn, request, beg, plead

   1. The teacher ______________ the class to submit their projects the next day.
   2. The mouse ______________ with the lion to spare his life.
   3. The policeman _____________ Raju to wear his helmet.
   4. Sheena ___________ Minka to wait for her near the park.
   5. Grandfather _____________ me not read so fast.
   6. The captain _____________ the soldiers to take their positions.
   7. She ___________ Kiara to help her save the drowning kitten.
   8. The lifeguard ____________ Ali to stay away from the rocks while swimming.
6. 6.

   Circle the errors in these sentences in indirect speech. Correct them in the spaces provided.

   1. He said, "I admit that I ate your chocolate."
      He admitted that I ate my chocolate.
   2. She said to me, "He is a nice person."
      She told me that he is a nice person.
   3. Amrita said, "I'm feeling lazy."
      Amrita said that I was feeling lazy."
   4. He said, "Soha is disturbing me."
      He said that Soha was disturbing me."
   5. She said, "It is going to rain tomorrow."
      She predicted that it is going to rain the next day.
   6. Jyoti said, "Please help me carry the bags."
      Jyoti requested that I help her carried the bags.
   7. Mother said to Beth, "Switch off the television and eat your dinner."
      Mother told Beth switch off the television and eat your dinner.
   8. Abbas said, "Yes, they have already moved to another city."
      Abbas confirmed that they have already moved to another city.