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1. 1.

   Use say, said and told along with the verb to fill in the blanks in these sentences.

   1. 'I go for early morning walks", says John.
      John ____________ that he ____________ to go for early morning walks.
   2. "History is all about the long-lost yesterday," the teacher told her students.
      The teacher ____________ her students that History ____________ all about the long-lost yesterday.
   3. He said, "I write a letter."
      He ____________ that he ____________ a letter.
2. 2.

   Write the correct options:

   1. Nitu: I like momos.
      Kitty: Nitu says that she ____________ momos. (likes/liked/liking)
   2. Zafar: I have been too the mosque.
      Ali : Zafar said that he ____________ to the  mosque. (has/have/had been/went)
   3. Wordsworth said to  Shelly: I have     written a poem  on Lucy.
      Keats: Wordsworth ____________ Shelly  that he ____________ ____________ a poem on Lucy. (says/told-has/had/wrote/written)
3. 3.

   What are these people saying?

   Qs. In each block someone is saying something.

   

   1. Anuj says that he ___________________.
   2. Amita said that ___________________.
   3. Alok complains about ___________________.
   4. Mr. Chanda says ___________________.
   5. Mrs. Ram said that we ___________________.
4. 4.

   Change from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech.

   Direct Speech	Indirect Speech
   1. "Aum is working," said Ria.	Ria said ____________________
   2. "It is really cold today," I said.	I ____________________
   3. "I enjoy classical music, " he said.	He ____________________
   4. "I'm happy now," she said.	She ____________________
   5. "I liked her performance," the fan said.	The fan ____________________
   6. "We've got  plenty of time," he insisted.	He ____________________
   7. "It has been raining," they said.	They ____________________
   8. "I visit my daughter every Friday," she says.	She ____________________

    

5. 5.

   Report the following in Indirect Speech. (Give the alternatives given above in place of the reporting verb/said/in italics)

   1. The trainer said, "Nikita, get more exercise. You re getting too fat."
   2. I said to my friend, "We must meet more often."
   3. Mr. Ashley said, "Mr. Shah, I want to see your worksheet immediately."
   4. The lady said, "I have not been able to complete this assignment."
   5. "Let's meet over coffee tonight," said Ved to Prakash.
   6. I said to the shopkeeper, "You gave me stale vegetables last evening."
   7. Amit said , "Usha, you will have to settle the matter yourself."
   8. The budding pianist said to her teacher, "I shall practise harder under your guidance."
   9. Nick said to Jim, "Don't worry, I shall return home much before you leave."
   10. Neera said  to her mother, "I want to wear your saree, please."
6. 6.

   Report the following in Direct Speech.

   1. Ajit said that he had taught at Bishop Cotton School. (Begin: "I...)
   2. Aloma complained that she had a bad experience on the foreign tour.
   3. The teacher said that two and three make five.
   4. They assured me that they would look into the matter as soon as possible. (Begin: "We....)
   5. Namrata said that she had a very tiring day.
   6. Sudershan said that he was glad to be there that evening.
   7. He says to make hay while the sun shines.
   8. Navin said that he is an early riser.
   9. Preity complained to Subra about her noisy neighbours.
   10. Salman Rushdie told the reporters about the new novel he had begun writing.