Subject: English

Topic : Direct and Indirect (5)

Name: ______________ Class: VIII Sec: ____ Date: ________Week: Term: II

Convert the Direct speech into Indirect speech.

1: He asked Ali, “Where did you leave my suitcase?”

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2: “Could I have some more custard?” said Ahsan.

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3: Ahmad said, “What a beautiful day!”

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4: “Please help me with the heavy suitcase,” said the boy to the porter.

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5: The shopkeeper said, “I would buy a big carton if I were you.”

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6: Leena said, “Liar.”

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7: “That is my car,” said he, “and if I do not prove it in few minutes I will give up my claim.”

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8: Liza said, “I cannot tell you the secret but you may come with me.”

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9: “Apply for the post,” said my father, “it will suit you.”

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10. Neena said to her mother, “Good morning.”

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