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Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I love playing soccer,' said Tom.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I love playing soccer,' said Tom.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I went to the movies last night,' said Sarah.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I went to the movies last night,' said Sarah.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I am going to the park,' said Mary.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I am going to the park,' said Mary.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I have finished my homework,' said Alex.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I have finished my homework,' said Alex.
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Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I will visit my grandparents next week,' said Emily.
Which of the following is the correct reported speech version of the given direct speech? Direct speech: 'I will visit my grandparents next week,' said Emily.
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Study Notes
Reported Speech
- 'I love playing soccer,' said Tom -> Tom said that he loved playing soccer.
- 'I went to the movies last night,' said Sarah -> Sarah said that she had gone to the movies the previous night.
- 'I am going to the park,' said Mary -> Mary said that she was going to the park.
- 'I have finished my homework,' said Alex -> Alex said that he had finished his homework.
- 'I will visit my grandparents next week,' said Emily -> Emily said that she would visit her grandparents the following week.
Note: The reported speech is in the past tense, as the original direct speech is in the present tense, and the past perfect tense is used when referring to an action that occurred before another action in the past.
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Test your skills in reported speech with this quiz! Choose the correct version of reported speech for the given direct speech sentences. Improve your understanding of grammar while learning how to accurately convey someone's speech in reported form.