5 Questions
What is reported speech?
When we tell someone what another person said
What is the term used to describe the change in tense when using indirect speech?
Backshift
Which tense does the present simple change to when backshifted in indirect speech?
Past simple
What tense does the present continuous change to when backshifted in indirect speech?
Past continuous
Which tense does the present perfect change to when backshifted in indirect speech?
Past perfect
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