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In English grammar, reported speech is used to tell someone what another person said. It takes another person’s words (direct speech) to create a report of what they said (indirect speech.) With the following direct and indirect speech exercises, it will be easier to understand how reported speech works.
Reported Speech Exercise #1
Complete the sentence in the reported speech.
Reported Speech Exercise #2
Fill in the gaps below with the correct pronouns required in reported speech. Ex. Mary said: “I love my new dress!” Sentence: Mary said ____ love ____ new dress. Answer: she, her
Reported Speech Exercise #3
Choose the correct reported speech phrase to fill in the sentences below.
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Reported speech is used when we want to convey what someone else has said to us or to another person. It involves paraphrasing or summarising what has been said , often changing verb tenses , pronouns and other elements to suit the context of the report.
| Tense | Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | She sings in the choir. | He said (that) she sings in the choir. |
| Present Continuous | They are playing football. | She mentioned (that) they were playing football. |
| Past Simple | I visited Paris last summer. | She told me (that) she visited Paris last summer. |
| Past Continuous | I was cooking dinner. | He said (that) he had been cooking dinner. |
| Present Perfect | We have finished the project. | They said (that) they had finished the project. |
| Past Perfect* | I had already eaten when you called. | She explained (that) she had already eaten when I called. |
| Will | I will call you later. | She promised (that) she would call me later. |
| Would* | I would help if I could. | He said (that) he would help if he could. |
| Can | She can speak French fluently. | He mentioned (that) she could speak French fluently. |
| Could* | I could run fast when I was young. | She recalled (that) she could run fast when she was young. |
| Shall | Shall we meet tomorrow? | They asked (whether) we should meet the next day. |
| Should* | You should visit the museum. | She suggested (that) I should visit the museum. |
| Might* | It might rain later. | He mentioned (that) it might rain later. |
| Must | I must finish my homework. | She reminded me (that) I must finish my homework. |
*doesn’t change
Formula of Reported Speech
The formula for reported speech involves transforming direct speech into an indirect form while maintaining the meaning of the original statement. In general, the formula includes:
- Choosing an appropriate reporting verb (e.g., say, tell, mention, explain).
- Changing pronouns and time expressions if necessary.
- Shifting the tense of the verb back if the reporting verb is in the past tense.
- Using reporting clauses like “that” or appropriate conjunctions.
- Adjusting word order and punctuation to fit the structure of the reported speech.
Here’s a simplified formula:
Reporting Verb + Indirect Object + Conjunction + Reported Clause
For example:
- She said (reporting verb) to me (indirect object) that (conjunction) she liked ice cream (reported clause).
Here’s how we use reported speech:
Reporting Verbs: We use verbs like ‘say’ or ‘tell’ to introduce reported speech. If the reporting verb is in the present tense, the tense of the reported speech generally remains the same.
| Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
|---|---|
| “I enjoy playing tennis.” | She said (that) she enjoys playing tennis. |
| “We plan to visit Paris.” | They told us (that) they plan to visit Paris. |
| “He loves listening to music.” | She said (that) he loves listening to music. |
| “She bakes delicious cakes.” | He told me (that) she bakes delicious cakes. |
| “They watch movies every weekend.” | She said (that) they watch movies every weekend. |
If the reporting verb is in the past tense , the tense of the reported speech often shifts back in time.
| Direct Speech | Reported Speech (Reporting verb in past tense) |
|---|---|
| “I eat breakfast at 8 AM.” | She said (that) she ate breakfast at 8 AM. |
| “We are going to the beach.” | They told me (that) they were going to the beach. |
| “He speaks Spanish fluently.” | She said (that) he spoke Spanish fluently. |
| “She cooks delicious meals.” | He mentioned (that) she cooked delicious meals. |
| “They play soccer every weekend.” | She said (that) they played soccer every weekend. |
Tense Changes: Tense changes are common in reported speech. For example, present simple may change to past simple, present continuous to past continuous, etc. However, some verbs like ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘might’, ‘must’, and ‘ought to’ generally don’t change.
| Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
|---|---|
| “I like chocolate.” | She said (that) she liked chocolate. |
| “We are watching TV.” | They told me (that) they were watching TV. |
| “He is studying for the exam.” | She mentioned (that) he was studying for the exam. |
| “She has finished her work.” | He said (that) she had finished her work. |
| “They will arrive soon.” | She mentioned (that) they would arrive soon. |
| “You can swim very well.” | He said (that) I could swim very well. |
| “She might be late.” | He mentioned (that) she might be late. |
| “I must finish this by tonight.” | She said (that) she must finish that by tonight. |
| “You should call your parents.” | They told me (that) I should call my parents. |
| “He would help if he could.” | She said (that) he would help if he could. |
Reported Questions: When reporting questions, we often change them into statements while preserving the meaning. Question words are retained, and the tense of the verbs may change.
| Direct Question | Reported Statement (Preserving Meaning) |
|---|---|
| “Where do you live?” | She asked me where I lived. |
| “What are you doing?” | They wanted to know what I was doing. |
| “Who was that fantastic man?” | He asked me who that fantastic man had been. |
| “Did you turn off the coffee pot?” | She asked if I had turned off the coffee pot. |
| “Is supper ready?” | They wanted to know if supper was ready. |
| “Will you be at the party?” | She asked me if I would be at the party. |
| “Should I tell her the news?” | He wondered whether he should tell her the news. |
| “Where will you stay?” | She inquired if I had decided where I would stay. |
Reported Requests and Orders: Requests and orders are reported similarly to statements. Reported requests often use ‘asked me to’ + infinitive, while reported orders use ‘told me to’ + infinitive.
| Direct Request/Order | Reported Speech |
|---|---|
| “Please help me.” | She asked me to help her. |
| “Please don’t smoke.” | He asked me not to smoke. |
| “Could you bring my book tonight?” | She asked me to bring her book that night. |
| “Could you pass the milk, please?” | He asked me to pass the milk. |
| “Would you mind coming early tomorrow?” | She asked me to come early the next day. |
| “Please don’t be late.” | He told me not to be late. |
| “Go to bed!” | She told the child to go to bed. |
| “Don’t worry!” | He told her not to worry. |
| “Be on time!” | He told me to be on time. |
| “Don’t smoke!” | He told us not to smoke. |
Time Expressions: Time expressions may need to change depending on when the reported speech occurred in relation to the reporting moment. For instance, ‘today’ may become ‘that day’ or ‘yesterday’, ‘yesterday’ might become ‘the day before’, and so forth.
| Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
|---|---|
| “I finished my homework.” | She said she had finished her homework. |
| “We are going shopping.” | He told me they were going shopping. |
| “She will call you later.” | They mentioned she would call me later. |
| “I saw him yesterday.” | She said she had seen him the day before. |
| “The party is tonight.” | He mentioned the party would be that night. |
| “The concert was last week.” | She told me the concert had been the previous week. |
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Reported Speech ESL lesson plan for B2 Upper Intermediate ELL and ELA learners. This ready to use TEFL resource includes everything from flash cards to activities as well as conversation topics and writing drills. Immerse yourself in dynamic activities designed to deepen your understanding and usage of this crucial grammatical skill. Explore the intricacies of conveying information and opinions from one person to another, adding finesse to your communication skills. This comprehensive lesson plan provides a structured and enjoyable approach to mastering the subtleties of reported speech. Elevate your language proficiency and confidently navigate conversations involving reported statements and questions.
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This lesson plan includes; Flash cards A warmer Main usage Construction Rules including any exceptions Examples Two closed exercises One open exercise Revision exercise Writing drill Extra study Activity - E.g Game, quiz, puzzle etc to finish the class Answer key
This lesson plan is for ESL students from 14 years to adults and should take around 60-90 minutes depending on teacher style.
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Four B2 Upper-Intermediate ESL lesson plans from the TEAM TEFL B2 Coursebook about ‘Adjectives & Adverbs’, ‘Reported Speech’, 'Passives' and 'Wish’. In the Adjectives & Adverbs unit we will learn how to use adjectives to modify or describe nouns and pronouns. We will also learn how to use adverbs to modify or define verbs and other adverbs. In the Reported Speech unit we will learn how to use reported speech to quote what another person has said. In the Passives unit we will learn how to use the passive tense when the object replaces the subject in the sentence. In the Wish unit we will learn how to use 'wish' to express a strong desire, a future plan or a past regret. These lesson plans will typically include; A warmer Main usage Construction Rules including any exceptions Examples Two closed exercises One open exercise Revision exercise Chatterbox Activity - E.g Game, quiz, puzzle etc to finish the class. Answer key These lesson plans are for ESL students from 14 years to adults and should take around 60-90 minutes depending on teacher style.
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