This document provides examples of how to change verb tenses in English when changing between simple sentences and reported speech. It shows the changes needed when changing from present to past tense, present continuous to past continuous, simple past to past perfect, and more. Examples are provided for common verbs like "to say", as well as changes to pronouns and other words that need to adjust based on the new context of the reported speech.
This document provides examples of how to change verb tenses in English when changing between simple sentences and reported speech. It shows the changes needed when changing from present to past tense, present continuous to past continuous, simple past to past perfect, and more. Examples are provided for common verbs like "to say", as well as changes to pronouns and other words that need to adjust based on the new context of the reported speech.
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This document provides examples of how to change verb tenses in English when changing between simple sentences and reported speech. It shows the changes needed when changing from present to past tense, present continuous to past continuous, simple past to past perfect, and more. Examples are provided for common verbs like "to say", as well as changes to pronouns and other words that need to adjust based on the new context of the reported speech.
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He said: "I want some oranges." Newspapers & Journalism
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