Jane explained (that) they were playing a game. We change the tenses in the following way. If these verbs are in the past tense, we change the following: We use reporting verbs such as say, tell, explain, think, hope, etc. The reported speech is used if we want to report what other people said, thought or felt. Reported speech rules PDF Changes of tenses, pronouns, time and place in reported statements, questions and commands.Įnglish grammar PDF All PDF rules with examples on this website to download for free. Reported questions + commands exercises PDF Practise questions, commands and requests in the reported speech.ĭirect and indirect speech exercises Multiple choice and gap-filling exercises on reported statements, questions and commands. 'I worked with them last month,' said Tim. Tim said he had worked with them the previous month. On Friday morning Joe said he had been with Jill since yesterday.Ĭorrect: On Friday morning Joe said he had been with Jill since the day before. 'I have been with Jill since yesterday,' said Joe on Friday morning. We will set off tomorrow.' - They said they would set off the next day. 'Sam may contact you.' - He said Sam might contact me. 'It is too late.' - I said it was too late. PDF exercises with answers to download for free. PDF book 1: English grammar exercises PDF
