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1. 1.

   Write if these sentences are in direct speech (DS) or indirect speech (IDS).

   1. John said that he had a headache. IDS
   2. "I have decided not to go to the party," John said.
   3. John said that he went out too often.
   4. "I will work on my Maths instead."
   5. John said that he was falling behind in Chemistry, too.
   6. John said that he would have to ask his brother to help him.
   7. "I'm going to see him," said John.
   8. "unfortunately, my brother is usually very busy."
2. 2.

   Read the first sentences which are in direct speech. Then, tick (√) the correct sentences which convey the same meaning in indirect speech.

   1. Anita said, "I have to stay at home."
      1. Anita said that I have to stay at home.
      2. Anita said that she had to stay at home. √
      3. Anita said that she had had to stay at home.
   2. Linda's mother said, "Linda goes out a lot."
      1. Linda said that she went out a lot.
      2. Linda's mother said that she went out a lot.
      3. Linda's mother said that Linda went out a lot.
   3. "Emma is leaving soon," Tim said.
      1. Tim said that Emma was leaving soon.
      2. Tim said that she was leaving soon.
      3. Tim said that he was leaving soon.
   4. She said, "John is going to buy a house."
      1. She said that John is going to buy a house.
      2. She said that I am going to buy a house.
      3. She said that John was going to buy a house.
   5. Tina said, "I have to buy some light clothes."
      1. Tina said that she had to buy some light clothes.
      2. Tina said that you had to buy some light clothes.
      3. Tina said that she has to buy some light clothes.
   6. Nisha said, "I am having a great time."
      1. Nisha said that I am having a great time.
      2. Nisha said that she was having a great time.
      3. Nisha said that she is having a great time.
   7. "I'm not studying very much," complained Ananya.
      1. Ananya complained that she is not studying very much.
      2. Ananya said that she was not studying very much.
      3. Ananya complained that she is not studying very much.
   8. Surya said, "We're planning a trip around the city."
      1. Surya said that they were planning a trip around the city.
      2. She said that they were planning a trip around the city.
      3. Surya said that they are planning a trip around the city.
3. 3.

   Complete these sentences in indirect speech.

   1. "I need help in the kitchen."
      He said that he needed help in the kitchen.
   2. "I am busy."
      She said that ________________ busy.
   3. "We want something to drink."
      They said that ________________ something to drink.
   4. "I feel sick."
      He said that ________________ sick.
   5. "The boys are at the park."
      She said that ________________ at the park.
   6. "The plants need some water."
      He said that ________________ some water."
   7. "The computer is broken."
      She said that ________________.
   8. "The tickets are very expensive."
      Mother said that ________________ very expensive.
4. 4.

   Complete these sentences in indirect speech using the correct possessive adjectives.

   1. "My father is a police officer."
      She said that her father was a police officer.
   2. "We want our lunch."
      They said that they wanted ________________ lunch.
   3. "I tidy my room every day."
      He said that he tidied ________________ room every day.
   4. "I share a room with my sister."
      She said that she shared a room with ________________ sister.
   5. "I like your new shoes."
      He said that he liked ________________ new shoes.
   6. "You are my best friend."
      He said that I was ________________ best friend.
   7. "Your writing is very neat."
      She said that ________________ writing was very neat.
   8. "We love our new kitten."
      They said that they loved ________________ new kitten.
5. 5.

   Change these sentences from direct speech to indirect speech.

   1. "The fire is nice and warm."
      He said that the fire was nice and warm.
   2. "I am going to China."
      She said _________________________.
   3. "Faisal is a good architect."
      He said _________________________.
   4. "She has bought a bicycle."
      John said _________________________.
   5. "The garden looks beautiful."
      They said _________________________.
   6. "The message has been delivered."
      She said _________________________.
   7. "We planted mango trees in our garden."
      They said _________________________.
   8. "Many people enjoyed the show."
      Mina said _________________________.
   9. "I am selling all my books."
      She said _________________________.
   10. "We cannot disobey our father."
       My brother said _________________________.
6. 6.

   Change these sentences from indirect speech to direct speech.

   1. Mrs Samuel said that I was a good singer.
      Mrs Samuel said,"You are a good singer."
   2. Mr Sajid said that he was very angry.
   3. Mother said I looked sleepy.
   4. Meera said she had a cousin in America.
   5. Jacob said I played the piano very well.
   6. Father said he needed a pen and paper.
   7. He said that he knew my cousin.
   8. They said their apartment was on the top floor.
   9. She said her new game was a lot of fun.
   10. He said his dog was twelve years old.