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    The document provides examples of direct speech and how to change it to reported speech by using introductory verbs like "said" and changing pronouns, adverbs of time, and other elements to report what someone has said rather than quoting them directly. It lists 20 examples of direct speech and the equivalent reported speech, demonstrating how to properly change from direct to reported statements.

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    GRAMMAR PRACTICE: REPORTED SPEECH

    Instructions: Change this direct speech into reported speech. Use “he said” or “she said”.

    1. “He works in a bank”  She said (that) he worked in a bank.


    2. “They are studying hard”.
    3. “I have to clean my room”.
    4. “He went out last night”.
    5. “The students will have a test soon”.
    6. “I’m exhausted”.
    7. “I was waiting for the bus when he arrived”.
    8. “I’d never been there before”.
    9. “He’ll come later”.
    10. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast”.
    11. “I can help you tomorrow”.
    12. “I don’t like chocolate”.
    13. “I won’t see you tomorrow”.
    14. “I visited my parents last weekend”.
    15. “You need to finish the report”.
    16. “I can’t understand”.
    17. “I did my homework”.
    18. “She called me last week”.
    19. “I didn’t enjoy the movie”.
    20. “He got a new haircut”.

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