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Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration)

Convert statements, questions, commands and exclamations.

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Q1 · Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration) · EASY
Convert the following sentence into indirect speech: Rita said, "I am going to the market now."
Q2 · Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration) · MEDIUM
Choose the correct indirect form of the following sentence: The teacher said to the students, "Do not waste your time."
Q3 · Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration) · MEDIUM
Convert the following interrogative sentence into indirect speech: She said to me, "Where have you kept my book?"
Q4 · Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration) · HARD
Choose the correct indirect form of the following exclamatory sentence: He said, "Alas! I have lost my wallet."
Q5 · Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration) · MEDIUM
Change the following direct speech into indirect speech: She said to me, "I will visit you tomorrow."