Reported Speech Exercises Worksheets

Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is used to report what someone else has said. It is commonly used in conversations, interviews, and written reports. To help you practice this important aspect of English grammar, a variety of exercises and worksheets are available.

Changing Direct Speech to Reported Speech

This exercise focuses on changing direct speech to reported speech. Direct speech is the actual words spoken by someone, while reported speech is the paraphrased or reported version of those words. In this exercise, you will practice transforming direct speech into reported speech by using appropriate reporting verbs and making necessary changes in pronouns, tenses, and time expressions.

Identifying Reported Speech

In this exercise, you will be given a sentence and you have to identify whether it is in direct speech or reported speech. This will help you in understanding the difference between the two and recognizing reported speech in various contexts.

Completing Reported Speech

This exercise requires you to complete reported speech sentences by filling in the missing information. You will be given the direct speech part, and you have to provide the reported speech version by using the appropriate reporting verbs, pronouns, and tense changes.

Converting Statements to Questions

Another important aspect of reported speech is converting statements into questions. This exercise will help you practice changing declarative statements into interrogative sentences while maintaining the reported speech structure.

Reporting Requests and Commands

When reporting requests and commands, certain changes need to be made in the sentence structure. This exercise will give you the opportunity to practice converting direct requests and commands into reported speech by using appropriate reporting verbs and making necessary changes in pronouns and verb forms.

Explaining Difficult Words

In case you come across any difficult words while completing the exercises, refer to a dictionary or an online resource to understand their meanings. It is important to have a clear understanding of the vocabulary used in reported speech exercises to ensure accurate completion.

Remember to take your time and practice regularly to improve your proficiency in reported speech. These exercises will provide you with ample opportunities to sharpen your skills and gain confidence in using reported speech in your conversations and writing.