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Doctors ______ him (that) he'd probably never walk again.
Doctors ______ him (that) he'd probably never walk again.
told
He ______ (that) she was the main reason he wanted to recover.
He ______ (that) she was the main reason he wanted to recover.
said
Nasser ______ Ed he was walking with a stick.
Nasser ______ Ed he was walking with a stick.
told
He ______ a news reporter (that) he had loved it.
He ______ a news reporter (that) he had loved it.
The simple present 'can' changes to simple past '______' in reported speech.
The simple present 'can' changes to simple past '______' in reported speech.
Flashcards
Reported Speech
Reported Speech
When you tell someone what another person said, but use your own words.
Reporting Verbs
Reporting Verbs
The verbs 'said' and 'told' are used to introduce reported speech. 'Said' is used when you don't mention who was spoken to, while 'told' is used when you do.
"That"
"That"
Sometimes 'that' is added before the reported speech, especially in formal writing. It is optional and doesn't change the meaning.
Pronoun Changes
Pronoun Changes
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Tense Changes
Tense Changes
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Study Notes
Reported Speech
- Reporting someone else's words uses "said" or "told" plus a pronoun or noun.
- Sometimes, "that" introduces the reported speech.
- Pronouns and verb tenses change when reporting speech.
Pronoun Changes in Reported Speech
- "You'll probably never walk again" → Doctors told him (that) he'd probably never walk again.
- "She's the main reason I want to recover" → He said (that) she was the main reason he wanted to recover.
Verb Tense Changes in Reported Speech
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Simple present (can) → simple past (could)
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Present progressive → past progressive
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Will → would
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Simple past + present perfect → past perfect
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"I am walking with a stick!" → Nasser told Ed he was walking with a stick.
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"I loved it." → He told a news reporter (that) he had loved it.
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This quiz covers the key principles of reported speech, including pronoun and verb tense changes. Test your understanding of how to report someone's words correctly in English. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grammar skills!
