WORKSHEET 26 

SUBJECT : Reported Speech 
 
A) Change the following sentences from DIRECT to INDIRECT SPEECH: 
 

1.

He said, 

“I will be here at noon.” 

He said that he would be here at noon. 

2.

Mary said, “The train will probably arrive on time.” 
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3.

He said, “I have to finish this report by five o’clock.” 
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4.

The doctor said, “Mr. Smith will improve quickly.” 
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5.

William said to me, “I am leaving  in the morning.” 
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6.

The teacher said, “Everyone has to write a composition.” 
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7.

John said, “I saw that movie on Wednesday.” 
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8.

Helen said, “I have read that book.” 
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9.

Mary said to John, “I cannot go to the movie with you.” 
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10.

John said, “I have finished studying my lesson.” 
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11.

Mary remarked, “John speaks English well.” 
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12.

William said to me, “I will not see Mr. Jones until Tuesday.” 
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13.

Mr. Smith said, “I will refuse their offer.” 
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14.

John said, “I certainly hope it won’t rain tomorrow.” 
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15.

Henry said, “I can meet them later.” 
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16.

The boy said, “I am only eight years old.” 
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17.

She said to me, “The lights have gone out.” 
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18.

The man said, “The telephone is out of order.” 
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19.

He said, “I will never speak to her again.” 
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20.

I said to the clerk clearly, “I have already paid that bill.” 
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