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Philip said, “I was playing football.” Identify the tense used in this sentence.
The tense used in Reported Verb is Past Indefinite Tense. The tense used in Reported Speech is Past Continuous Tense.
The tense used in Reported Verb is Past Indefinite Tense.
The tense used in Reported Speech is Past Continuous Tense.
See lessPhilip said, “I was playing football.” Change into indirect speech.
Indirect Speech: Philip said that he had been playing football. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the past continuous tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect continuous tense. Past Continuous Tense > Past PeRead more
Indirect Speech: Philip said that he had been playing football.
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the past continuous tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect continuous tense.
Past Continuous Tense > Past Perfect Continuous Tense.
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See lessMy father said to me, “Why are you not studying for the examination?” Change into indirect speech.
Indirect Speech: My father asked me why I am not studying for the examination. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present continuous tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past continuous tense. PRead more
Indirect Speech: My father asked me why I am not studying for the examination.
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present continuous tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past continuous tense.
Present Indefinite Tense > Past Indefinite Tense.
And if the sentence is interrogative, we use the reporting verbs – asked, enquired, etc.
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See lessMr Abdul said to me, “Why are you late today?” Change into indirect speech.
Indirect Speech: Mr Abdul asked me why I was late that day. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present indefinite tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past indefinite tense. Present Indefinite TRead more
Indirect Speech: Mr Abdul asked me why I was late that day.
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present indefinite tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past indefinite tense.
Present Indefinite Tense > Past Indefinite Tense.
And if the sentence is interrogative, we use the reporting verbs – asked, enquired, etc.
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See lessthe indirect speech of “yesterday” is
The indirect speech of yesterday is the previous day. e.g. Direct Speech: He said, "I went to school yesterday". Indirect Speech: He said that he went to school the previous day.
The indirect speech of yesterday is the previous day. e.g.
- Direct Speech: He said, “I went to school yesterday“.
- Indirect Speech: He said that he went to school the previous day.
See lessShe said to him, “It is good to see you.” Change into indirect speech .
Indirect Speech: She told him that it was good to see him. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present indefinite tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past indefinite tense. Present Indefinite TeRead more
Indirect Speech: She told him that it was good to see him.
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present indefinite tense (simple present tense), then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past indefinite tense.
Present Indefinite Tense > Past Indefinite Tense.
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See less“I saw a panther this morning”, he said modestly. Rewrite using indirect speech
Indirect Speech: He modestly said that he had seen a panther that morning. Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the past indefinite tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense. Past Indefinite Tense > Past PeRead more
Indirect Speech: He modestly said that he had seen a panther that morning.
Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the past indefinite tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.
Past Indefinite Tense > Past Perfect Tense.
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See lessShe said, “Keep this room open.” Change into indirect speech.
Indirect Speech: She ordered me/him/her/them to keep that room open. Explanation: While reporting imperative sentences we use reporting verbs like ask, request, beg, order, advise, wish etc to match the mood of the sentence. Learn Narration
Indirect Speech: She ordered me/him/her/them to keep that room open.
Explanation: While reporting imperative sentences we use reporting verbs like ask, request, beg, order, advise, wish etc to match the mood of the sentence.
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See lessI said, “Don’t waste your time.” Change into indirect speech.
Indirect Speech: I advised him/her/them not to waste his/her/their time. Explanation: While reporting imperative sentences we use reporting verbs like ask, request, beg, order, advise, wish etc to match the mood of the sentence. Learn Narration
Indirect Speech: I advised him/her/them not to waste his/her/their time.
Explanation: While reporting imperative sentences we use reporting verbs like ask, request, beg, order, advise, wish etc to match the mood of the sentence.
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See lessHow To Ask for More Hours at Work in an email?
You know, asking your boss for an extra day’s vacation is like asking your kid for a million dollars. It just doesn’t happen. So, if you want extra hours, you have to ask for more. It’s as simple as that. Here are some words which you can say: I would appreciate it if you could give me more time toRead more
You know, asking your boss for an extra day’s vacation is like asking your kid for a million dollars. It just doesn’t happen. So, if you want extra hours, you have to ask for more. It’s as simple as that. Here are some words which you can say:
The key is to ask, and then to make it very clear why you want more hours. It’s important that you say why. This will help your boss understand that you are serious about getting more hours. You should also be very specific in what you want. You don’t just want to work on a different project, you want to work on your favorite project.
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