INDIRECT SPEECH ACT VS IMPLICATURE

Direct to indirect speech: General rulesWhen we report something usin the exact words of the speaker, we use direct speech. When we reportsomething in our own words, we use indirect speech.Direct speech: The boy said, ‘I’m happy with my results.’Indirect<[r]

INDIRECT SPEECH – PRACTICE TEST No. 1
A. INDIRECT SPEECH
I. Statements in reported speech
1. Using reporting verbs “say” hoặc “tell”: say to sb (that), say (that), tell sb (that)
2. Pronoun and possessive adjectives changes
Ex: Bill said, “I’m having a party at my flat.”
 Bill said (that) he was[r]

A. INDIRECT SPEECH
I. Statements in reported speech
1. Using reporting verbs “say” hoặc “tell”: say to sb (that), say (that), tell sb (that)
2. Pronoun and possessive adjectives changes
Ex: Bill said, “I’m having a party at my flat.”
 Bill said (that) he was having a party at his flat.
Direct sp[r]

obtain information or certain action, to seek support, or to acquire assistancefrom others. Requests show the fact that a language is not just a simple utteranceat all. Because there are many problems which will certainly happen if politenessfactors are ignored. In some cases, people make direct req[r]

Using wouldThe modal auxiliary verb ‘would’ has several uses. Here are a few.Habitual action in the pastWould is used talk about habitual action in the past.When I was a boy, I would go swimming every evening.When we were kids, we would stay up late.In informal writing and speech, ‘would’ is[r]

31. 'I hear you won the championship. Congratulations!' said DaneDane congratulated _____________________________________________________32. 'I wish I'd asked for his name and address.' said MaryMary regretted ________________________________________________________33. 'You've dirtied the floor, chi[r]

Direct and indirect speech exerciseSentences are given in the direct speech. Change them into indirect speech.1. ‘My Lord, is any of your silver missing?’ the Sergeant said to the Bishop.2. ‘Did you see the exhibition?’ the teacher said to me.3. ‘My son, when will[r]

Direct and indirect speech: an overview of the rulesWhen the reporting verb is in the past tense, all present tenses in the direct speech will change into thecorresponding past tenses.For example, the simple present will become simple past.He said, ‘I want to go.’He said that he[r]

How to report WH and Yes/No questionsThere are mainly two types of questions – Wh-questions and Yes/No questions.When we report a Wh-question, we use a reporting verb like asked or enquired.Study the example given below.Direct: He said to me, ‘Where do you live?’Indirect: He asked me where I[r]

CONDITIONAL SENTENCESCONDITIONALS IN REPORTED SPEECHI- CONDITIONAL SENTENCES* Form:TYPE1IF CLAUSEMAIN CLAUSES + will/ can + VinfPresent simple: S + V/ V-s/es + O + ……Past simple: S + V-ed/ V2 + O + ………S + would/ could + Vinf(be --&gt;were )3Past Perfect: S + had + PP( V-3/V-ed)S + would/ could +[r]

Direct and indirect speech exerciseChange the following sentences into indirect speech.1. The stranger said to me, ‘Could you help me?’2. The clerk said to the officer, ‘Can I go?’3. The officer said to the clerk, ‘Do it immediately.’4. The doctor said to the patient, ‘Co[r]

DIRECT and INDIRECT SPEECH (REPORTET SPEECH)Mother calls Uncle Frank is on the phone._________________________________________________________Uncle Frank tells JanetI’ve got a surprise.________________________________________________________Graham Collins answers We will come an[r]

Reporting promises, orders, requests, advice etcOrders, promises and requests are often reported with infinitives, or object + infinitive.Direct speech: Jane said, ‘I will write.’Indirect speech: Jane promised to write.Direct speech: She said to me, ‘Please wait here till[r]

DIRECT SPEECH INDIRECT SPEECH Present simple hiện tại đơn Past simple quá khứ đơn Present progressive hiện tại tiếp diễn Past progressive quá khứ tiếp diễn Present perfect hiện tại ho[r]

Detailed rules for change of tenses in indirect speechWhen the reporting verb is in the past tense, all present tenses of the direct speech change to correspondingpast tenses.The simple present tense becomes the simple past tense.Direct speech: He said, ‘I am fine.’Indirect