Worksheet of Direct & Reported Speech British Division

English Department
Primary Section
Name: _____________________ Date:______________ Literacy – Year 5
Term 1 – 2022/2023

Read the sentences carefully, then convert each one into dialogue punctuated correctly.

1. My mum wanted to know why I needed to go to the shop.

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2. I told her that I needed to buy some flowers.

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3. My mum said we could go, but she wondered whom the flowers were for.

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4. I excitedly explained that they were for my teacher because her birthday is tomorrow.

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5. My mum told me that this was a very nice idea.

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6. I told her we should go now because I wanted to have time to pick out the best flowers.

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7. My mum laughed and said she would race me to the car.

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8. I want sweets! shouted the little girl.

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9. As I was walking away, my friend called Don’t forget your bag!

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Vision: A generation of independent, responsible, disciplined
self-initiated learners and heritage guardians with global
perspective and respect for honesty, loyalty and
perseverance.
Mission: We at “Concord International College (CIC)” strive to create a
safe environment of respect and inclusion for all stakeholders, to equip
our children with skills needed to flourish, and to provide rigorous and
engaging student-centered educational programs.
 Worksheet of Direct & Reported Speech British Division
English Department
Primary Section
Name: _____________________ Date:______________ Literacy – Year 5
Term 1 – 2022/2023

10. Please can you help me with my maths work? asked Reuben quietly.

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Change the direct speech in the sentences to indirect (reported) speech.

11. “We must work together!” declared Alexander.

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12. “If we are late, we might miss the show,” stated my sister anxiously.

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13. “My mum said, “Don’t worry, there is plenty of time to get there.”

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14. “It’s my turn next,” Shiya shouted.

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15. “I love the park,” squealed Emir.

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16. “Mum, can we go to the shop?” I asked

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17. “Can I have a turn on the slide?” William asked.

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18. “The swings are free!” mentioned Kelly.

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Vision: A generation of independent, responsible, disciplined Mission: We at “Concord International College (CIC)” strive to create a
self-initiated learners and heritage guardians with global safe environment of respect and inclusion for all stakeholders, to equip
perspective and respect for honesty, loyalty and our children with skills needed to flourish, and to provide rigorous and
perseverance. engaging student-centered educational programs.