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1. 1.

   Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

   1. The players said, "Our captain is injured badly.''
   2. Nayantara says, "The sky is overcast with clouds.''
   3. The performer said to the audience, 'You were all very good tonight.
   4. The teacher said, ''Honesty is the best policy."
   5. Ranbir said, 'I am at home now'.
   6. He said to me, 'You are gaining weight'.
   7. The servant said, 'My master is unwell now and cannot meet visitors today'.
   8. She said to her son, "Do not speak ill of others".
   9. The sentry said, "Halt, where are you going?"
   10. The farmer said, "Unless it rains, we shall lose our entire crop".
   11. He says, 'I am recording the program'.
   12. He said, "Can I fry the potatoes?"
   13. 'Wash your hands and feet', She said to the boy.
   14. "Are you from Nepal?" I asked him.
   15. 'May I speak to the manager of the bank please?' said the lady.
   16. Rex said, 'Could you lend me your camera for a day?'
   17. He said to us, 'Get your hair cut'.
   18. She said, 'Where are you going for your holidays, Sakshi?'
   19. The boys said, "Shall we do it now?
   20. He said to me, "Hello! How are you?"
2. 2.

   Change the following into direct speech.

   1. They asked me where I was going to sell my apples.
   2. When John hears this, he will say you are a fool.
   3. Shruti has told me she does not like Raju at all.
   4. The priest said god helps those who help themselves.
   5. The proverb says health is better than wealth.
   6. An old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
   7. The king asked the philosopher whom he considered the happiest man living.
   8. Kiran invited Kavita to come and have dance With her.
   9. The coastguard warned us not to bathe in the sea there.
   10. She wanted to know how I had knit my muffler.
3. 3.

   Read the conversation and complete the blanks.

   1. Nimisha- "I have brought the new Harry Potter book for you"
      Vrinda- "I am not a fan of Harry Potter."
      Nimisha told ___________
      Vrinda said
   2. Kumud-'l am depending on your help today'.
      Madhav - 'I will not let you down'.
      Kumud told ___________
      Madhav assured ___________
4. 4.

   Read the conversation and complete the paragraph.

   Teacher: Do you know how to swim?

   Naman: Never had a chance to learn it.

   Teacher: In this school everyone has to learn it.

   Naman: Give me a chance and I shall learn it.

   The teacher asked Naman (a) _______________ Naman replied that (b) _______________ teacher told Naman that (c) _______________  requested the teacher (d) _______________ and he would learn it.