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Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises

Direct and indirect speech is one topic in English grammar that confuses most language learners. It need not necessarily be so; if you understand how it works, you can easily use it in your writing.

Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises with Answers

When converting direct speech to indirect speech or vice-versa, you will have to take care to convert the verb , pronoun and the adverb appropriately. Go through the following exercises and try them out. Answers are given below each exercise; refer to them to see if your answers are right.

worksheet for direct and indirect speech for class 8

Exercise 1: Change into indirect speech

Read the following sentences and convert them into indirect speech.

  • Rahul told to me, “When are you leaving?”
  • “Where do you live?” the stranger asked Aladdin.
  • The teacher said to Shelly, “Why are you laughing?”
  • Dhronacharya said to Arjun, “Shoot the bird’s eye.”
  • “Call the first convict,” said the jury.
  • “Call the ambulance,” said the man.
  • Bruce said to me, “I shall do the work.”
  • My mother said to me, “You were wrong.”
  • Mr Richard said to me, “Please wait here till I return.”
  • The captain said to me, “Bravo! You have played well.”
  • Raj said, “Alas! My pet died.”
  • Ruchi said, “I may go there.”
  • Bucky said to Steve, “Do you hear me?”
  • The boy said, “Let me come in.”
  • Granny said to me, “May God bless you.”

Answers –

  • Rahul asked me when I was leaving.
  • The stranger asked Aladdin where he lived.
  • The teacher asked Shelly why he was laughing.
  • Dhronacharya ordered Arjun to shoot the fish’s eye.
  • The jury ordered to call the first convict.
  • The man urged to call the ambulance.
  • Bruce said to me he would do the work.
  • My mother told me that I was wrong.
  • Mr Richard requested me to wait there till he returned.
  • The captain applauded me, saying that I had played well.
  • Raj exclaimed sadly that his pet died.
  • Ruchi said that she might go there.
  • Bucky asked Steve if he heard him.
  • The boy asked to let him come in.
  • Granny prayed that God might bless me.

Convert the following into Direct Speech

Read the following passage and convert it into direct speech.

One of them told Issac that the latter had forgotten one thing that belonged to a mill. Issac enquired what that was. The friend asked where the miller was. Issac replied that (absence of the miller) was true – and he must look for one.

“But Issac,” said one of them, “you have forgotten one thing that belongs to a mill.”

“What is that?” asked Issac.

“Why, where is the miller?” said his friend.

“That is true – I must look for one,” said Issac.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is direct narration.

When the actual words/sentences as spoken by the speaker are quoted in a speech, it’s called direct speech/narration.

What is indirect speech?

When the quoted speech is reported in the form of a narrative without changing the meaning of the actual quotation/words by the speaker, it’s called indirect speech/narration.

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Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises for Class 8 CBSE

Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers

When we use the exact words of the speaker, it is called direct speech. Indirect or Reported Speech refers to a sentence reporting what someone has said.

Basic  English Grammar  rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.

Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers PDF

Direct and indirect speech differ in the following aspects:

  • punctuation
  • pronouns and their forms
  • tense forms
  • the reporting verb (introduce/change)
  • words that show time and position
  • that, if, etc. (if necessary)

Punctuation Indirect speech, the exact words of the person (quote) are placed after the introductory clause, it is always set apart by the use of a comma (,) and quotation marks (“’) or (“”).

Also, the first letter of the exact words of the speaker indirect speech is always capitalized. Example:

  • Mother said to me, ‘Please tidy your room.

If the quote is placed at the beginning of the sentence a comma is put before the end quotation mark for a declarative or imperative sentence. A question mark or an exclamatory mark is placed before the end quotation if it is a question or an exclamatory sentence. Examples:

  • “Where are we going for our picnic?’ asked Mira.
  • “What an excellent idea!’ said Sunny.

If the quote is divided into two we can do either of the following: Examples:

  • “That is fine,’ he said. “We don’t mind sharing our room with you.’
  • “No!’ he said. “We can’t check into this hotel.’

In reported (indirect) speech, question marks and exclamations are removed because all sentences are converted to statements. We do not use a comma or quotation marks to set apart the words of the speaker. A comma is used only if the sentence calls for one. Example:

  • Sally told me that Rosie, Anuja and Jenny are going for a movie tomorrow. . .

A. Punctuate the following sentences in direct speech. Insert (*), (,) and (?), (!) or (.).

Question 1. Divya said to me How are you Answer: Divya said to me,‘How are you?’

Question 2. Wow What a wonderful picture said Lucy Answer: ‘Wow! What a wonderful picture! ’ said Lucy.

Question 3. I said I am fine. Have you seen Sunil anywhere Answer: I said, ‘I am fine. Have you seen Sunil anywhere?’

B. There is one punctuation mark missing in each of these sentences. Add it.

Question 1. Urvashi said ‘Our class teacher is on leave today.’ Answer: Urvashi said,‘Our class teacher is on leave today.’

Question 2. “But I saw her in the canteen today, said Heena. Answer: ‘But I saw her in the canteen today,’ said Haya.

Question 3. How sad ’ said Urvashi, “I thought we would have two free periods today.’ Answer: ‘How sad! ’ said Urvashi, ‘I thought we would have two free periods today.’

Pronouns While reporting, we must pay close attention to personal pronouns, possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives—1, we, you, they, he, she, my, our, your, their, his, her, mine, ours, yours, theirs, hers. Examples: 1. Teacher said to me, ‘This is Radhika’s book, please give it to her.’ What would you tell Radhika?—Teacher told me that this was your book and asked me to give it to you. But if you report this to your friend Sashi, you would say—Teacher told me that this was Radhika’s book and asked me to give it to her.

2. His mother said to Raghu, ‘You must work hard.’ His mother told Raghu that he must work hard.

3. Mohan said to me, “My books are on your desk.’ Mohan told me that his books were on my desk.

As we see in these examples, the words we use to refer to people change to match the speaker/ writer and listener/reader.

C. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

Question 1. Manny said to me, “We must play more football.’ Manny told me that ………………………. (we/you) must play more football. Answer: Manny said to me, ‘We must play more football. ’ Manny told me that we (we/you) must play more football.

Question 2. Mr Chandresh said to me, ‘You must visit my house.’ Mr Chandresh insisted that I must visit ………………………. (my/his) house. Answer: Mr Chandresh said to me, ‘You must visit my house. ’ Mr Chandresh insisted that I must visit his (my/his) house.

Question 3. Amrit said to Neeta, ‘Our friends will meet us in Noida.’ Amrit told Neeta that ………………………. (their/our) friends would meet ………………………. (them/us) in Noida. Answer: Amrit said to Neeta, ‘Our friends will meet us in Noida.’ Amrit told Neeta that their (their/our) friends would meet them (them/us) in Noida.

Reporting verbs

We usually use verbs like said (say), told (tell) to introduce what somebody said. Verbs that help us convey what was said are called reporting verbs. They are used in direct and indirect speech.

Says and told are the reporting verbs in the following sentences:

  • He says, “The world is a flat piece of paper.
  • He told me he could help me with my homework.

Said and told are used in similar contexts but in reported speech we say something, and we tell somebody something. In direct speech, we use said to me/him/her, etc. Examples:

  • Dipti said to me, ‘I might not come to school tomorrow.’
  • Dipti said that she might not come to school the next day.
  • Dipti told me that she might not come to school the next day.

D. Fill in the blanks with told or said.

Question 1. Rosy ………………………. that he was going to the supermarket. Answer: Rosy said that he was going to the supermarket.

Question 2. He ………………………. Sonia that he had to get some stationery. Answer: He told Sonia that he had to get some stationery.

Question 3. I ………………………. to him, “You have to hand in your work on time.’ Answer: I said to him, ‘You have to hand in your work on time.’

Question 4. Sameer ………………………. that he that he didn’t believe in aliens. Answer: Sameer said that he didn’t believe in aliens.

Question 5. My grandmother ………………………. me that when she was little, computers were unheard of. Answer: My grandmother told me that when she was little, computers were unheard of.

Some of the other reporting verbs we use are answered, added, promised, replied, suggested, explained, etc. The use of the reporting verb depends on the type of sentence reported.

Interrogative Sentences

While reporting questions we use the reporting verbs asked, enquired, etc. and while reporting the answer to the questions we use verbs like replied, answered, etc. Examples:

  • Salim said to me, ‘Have you read The Wind in the Willows?’ Salim asked me if I had read The Wind in the Willows. I told Salim, ‘Yes, it is my favourite book.’ I replied that I had and that it was my favourite book
  • Tarun said to me, ‘Where is our next class?’ Tarun asked me where our next class was.

A. Punctuate the following sentences in direct speech. Insert (..) and ()

Imperative Sentences While reporting imperative sentences we use a reporting verb to match the mood of the sentence. Apart from say and rell we can also use as request, beg, command in it, ander warm remind, exicowa gesi, pryse, etc. Examples:

  • The Judge said to the people, “Maintain silence.” The Judge ordered the people to maintain silence.
  • I said to John, “Please pass me the salt.” Trieste Jolino pass me the salt.
  • Linda said, ‘Let’s go for a swim. Linda menekled going for a swim

Please note that in reported speech we use the non-finite form of the verbs in quotes. We use infinitive forms (base verb, lo + base verb) or gerund forms (ing).

Exclamatory Sentences While reporting exclamatory sentences we use reporting verbs like exclaimed, admired, apologize cried, wished thanked, etc. Interjections like wow, oh, oh dear, alas, etc. and nouns of addres are removed Examples:

  • Ritu said to me ‘Wow! What a beautiful dress! Ritu admired my dress.
  • I said to my teacher, ‘Good morning, Ma’am!-I wished my teacher good morning
  • ‘Oh, no! I didn’t bring my lunchbox!’ said Deepak. Deepak exclaimed that hadn’t brought his lunchbox.
  • Surya said to Shayan, ‘I am so sorry! Surya apologized to Shayan.

E. Fill in the blanks with appropriate reporting verbs from the box.

1. Sanjay said, ‘Shall we go to the chemistry lab? Sanjay ……………………… to go to the chemistry lab. 2. He said to me, ‘T’ll definitely help you.” He ……………………… to help me. 3. Manish said to me, I’m sorry. I forgot to bring your packet.” Manish ……………………… for forgetting to bring my packet. 4. Natasha said to her little brother, “Don’t cross the street carelessly” Natasha ……………………… her little brother not to cross the street carelessly 5. Nisha said to the receptionist, ‘Is Dr Gregory here?’ Nisha ……………………… if Dr Gregory was there. 6. ‘Oh dear! I have lost my keys!’ said Chandu. Chandu ……………………… that he had lost his keys. Answer: 1. Sanjay said, ‘Shall we go to the chemistry lab?’ Sanjay asked to go to the chemistry lab.

2. He said to me, ‘I’ll definitely help you. He offered to help me.

3. Manish said to me, ‘I’m sorry. I forgot to bring your packet. Manish apologized for forgetting to bring my packet

4. Natasha said to her little brother, ‘Don’t cross the street carelessly. Natasha advised/warmed her little brother not to cross the street carelessly.

5. Nisha said to the receptionist, ‘Is Dr Gregory here?’ Nisha asked if Dr Gregory was there.

6. ‘Oh dear! I have lost my keys! ’ said Chandu. Chandu exclaimed that he had lost his keys.

TENSES When we report a statement, we must look at the tense of the reporting verb.

1. If the reporting verb is in the present tense, we need not change the tense of the rest of the sentence. Examples:

  • a. She says, “They are on their way.’—She says that they are on their way.
  • Kina says, “All birds are friendly.”—Kina says that all birds are friendly.

2. If the reporting verb is in the past tense, we change the tense of the rest of the sentence being reported into corresponding past tense.

Sometimes, when universal truths are being reported we can choose to retain the original tense of the sentence or change it. Examples:

  • Mother said, “The earth revolves around the sun. Mother said that the earth revolves/revolved around the sun.
  • Jose said, “Hot air rises to the top.’ Jose said that hot air rises/rose to the top.

Time And Place Words When there are words that show time and place in direct speech, we have to change them appropriately in reported speech. Example:

  • Rajesh said, “I will finish this project by next week.’
  • Rajesh said that he would finish that project by the following week.

Here are a few such words: But this is done in accordance with the time and place of reporting. The expressions change if the time is long past. They do not change if the speech is reported in the same place and period of time.

  • Sayani says, “I will not come to school tomorrow.’ (said on 12 August)”
  • Sayani says that she will not come to school tomorrow. (also said on 12 August)
  • Sayani told me that she would not come to school the next day. (30 November)

Reporting Conversations

In normal conversation we don’t always speak in full sentences. But while reporting them we must complete these sentences. Avoid using said and told too many times.

Instead, use reporting verbs like added, informed, wanted, etc. Examples:

  • Direct speech:
  • Salim: How is Sanjay?
  • Sanjukta: He is fine now.
  • Salim: Was he seriously ill last month?
  • Sanjukta: Not exactly. But he had some minor ailments. He is at home now.

Reported speech: Salim asked Sanjukta how Sanjay was. She replied that he was fine then. Salim wanted to know if Sanjay had been seriously ill the previous month. Sanjukta said that he had not been seriously ill, but he had had some minor ailments. Then she added that Sanjay was at home then.

Omission Of That

In reported speech, that is often used to introduce the speaker’s words. But even if we omit that, the meaning would remain the same. Examples:

  • Zoey told me (that) Rosie, Anuja and Shehnaaz were going for a movie the next day.
  • Angmo said (that) she might not come to school the next day.

F. Read the following conversation and rewrite it in reported speech. Some reporting verbs you may want to use are informed, congratulated and thanked. Sneha: Good morning, Pari. How are you? Pari: Good morning, Sneha. I am getting on fine. You know, I got selected for the school table tennis team. We are going for the inter-school match on Friday. Sena: Wow! Great! Wish you the best of luck for Friday. I’m sure you’ll win the match. Pari: Thanks, Sneha. I hope we’ll win this time.

Sneha greeted Pari and asked ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Answer: Sneha greeted Pari and asked her how she was. Pari greeted Sneha back and told her that she was getting on fine. She also told Sneha that she had gotten selected for the school table tennis team, and that the team was going for the inter-school match on Friday .

Sneha exclaimed that was great, and then wished Pari the best of luck for Friday. She said that she was sure that Pari would win the match. Pari thanked Sneha and said that she hoped to win that time .

G. Here are a few lines from the famous story The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. Punctuate these sentences. 1. By Jove said Sherlock Holmes this is treasure trove indeed I suppose you know what you have got ……………………………………………………………………………… 2. A precious diamond said Peterson it cuts into glass as though it were putty ……………………………………………………………………………… 3. It is more than a precious stone said Holmes it is the precious stone ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Not the Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle Watson exclaimed ……………………………………………………………………………… 5. Precisely so said Holmes ……………………………………………………………………………… Answer: 1. By Jove said Sherlock Holmes, this is treasure trove indeed. I suppose you know what you have got‘ By Jove!’ said Sherlock Holmes, ‘this is treasure trove indeed. I suppose you know what you have got!

2. A precious diamond, sir? said Peterson. It cuts into glass as though it were putty ‘A precious diamond, sir?’ said Peterson. ‘It cuts into glass as though it were putty.’

3. It is more than a precious stone said Holmes it is the precious stone ‘It is more than a precious stone.’ said Holmes, ‘it is the precious stone.’

4. Not the Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle Watson exclaimed ‘Not the Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle!’ Watson exclaimed.

5. Precisely so said Holmes ‘Precisely so.’ said Holmes.

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Class 8 English Grammar Chapter 16 Direct and Indirect Speech. When we use the actual words of the speaker, we use Direct Speech but when we report what he said in our own words, we use Indirect Speech. The actual words of the speaker are called Reported Speech and the verb introducing the Reported Speech is called the Reporting Verb. What a person says can be written in direct or indirect speech whereas the mode of narration which we use to report others’ thoughts and speech is known as indirect or reported speech.

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The intricacies of language and expression become evident when one dives into the fascinating realm of Direct and Indirect Speech. Platforms dedicated to NCERT Solutions, such as Tiwari Academy, provide valuable insights into this topic, ensuring students grasp its nuances as presented in Chapter 16 of Class 8 English Grammar.

Direct Speech : This form of expression captures the verbatim words of a speaker, preserving its original essence. Enclosed within quotation marks, it presents an authentic representation of what someone stated. For instance, She said, “I am going to the market.” Here, the speaker’s exact words “I am going to the market” exemplify Direct Speech.

Indirect (or Reported) Speech : In contrast, Indirect Speech relays the essence of what was spoken but paraphrases it, translating the speaker’s words into the reporter’s own linguistic style. Using our earlier example, the Indirect Speech would be: She said that she was going to the market. Notice the subtle shift in words and tenses.

Direct Speech

  • The Reported Speech is put within Inverted Commas . (“ ”)
  • The First word of the Reported Speech begins with a capital Letter.
  • The Reported Speech is separated by a comma (,) from the Reporting Verb.

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In the realm of English grammar, two crucial terms stand out: Reported Speech : This refers to the actual words or the content of what the speaker articulated. It becomes the crux of our conversion from direct to indirect speech. Reporting Verb : The verb, often ‘said’ or ‘told’, which introduces the Reported Speech, playing a pivotal role in setting the context for the narration.

Indirect Speech

  • Inverted Commas (“ ”) are not used in Reported Speech. It is generally introduced by the Conjunction if., that, what, why, etc.
  • The comma separating the Reporting Verb from the Reported Speech is removed.
  • The Tense of the Reporting Verb is never changed.
  • The Question Mark (?) and the Mark of Exclamation (!) are not used.
  • The Interrogative, the Imperative and the Exclamatory sentences are put as statements.

Change of the Tense

While changing Direct Speech into indirect Speech, the rule of Sequence of Tenses is followed. If the Reporting Verb is in the Present or Future Tense, the tense of the verb in the Reported Speech is not changed at all.

If the Reporting Verb is in the Past Tense, the Tense of the Reported Speech will change.

If the Reported Speech expresses some Universal Truth, Factual Truth, Habitual Fact, Custom, Proverb, Natural Fact, Historical Fact and Scientific Fact, the tense of the verb in the Reported Speech is not changed into the Past, but remains exactly.

The dynamic shift between Direct and Indirect Speech offers versatility in communication. While Direct Speech provides immediacy and emotional resonance by capturing the exact words, Indirect Speech offers flexibility, allowing the narrator to frame the information in a manner that aligns with the broader narrative.

Students diving into this chapter, with resources like those available at Tiwari Academy, will benefit from numerous examples and exercises. These are designed to instill confidence in them to switch between Direct and Indirect modes of speech seamlessly, enriching their expressive capabilities and bolstering their command over English communication.

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Direct and Indirect Speech for Class 8: This concept of direct and indirect speech is one of the most fundamental topics in English Vocabulary . Language is used to convey one’s thoughts and feelings, therefore, one must understand the importance of direct and indirect speech . Do you wish to improve your English learning skills? Then you have come to the right place. We have compiled this blog, especially for Class 8 students. 

In this blog, you will get to learn about what direct and indirect speech for class 8 and how they should be used in sentences. 

This Blog Includes:

What is direct speech, what is indirect speech, direct and indirect speech for class 8, direct and indirect speech exercise 1, direct and indirect speech exercise 2.

Direct Speech is a sentence where the speaker’s exact words are reproduced in speech marks (also known as quotation marks or inverted commas). 

Here are some of the formulas of direct speech.

Simple Present Tense:

(Subject +Verb + Object),

Present continuous and Present Perfect Tense:

(Subject +is/am/are+Verb +ing+ Object) and

(Subject + has/have+Verb+Object) respectively.

  • Marie said, “I’ll come back in 15 minutes.”
  • Ram said, “You must give men another opportunity.”
  • She said,” I wish I were that rich.”
  • My mother said to me, “May you get well soon.”
  • She said to me, “May you live long.”

Also Read: Reported Speech Rules with Tips and Exercises for Students

Indirect speech is when it tells you what someone said but does not use the person’s actual words. 

Here are some formulas for indirect speech:

Past Simple Tense did + V1 V2

Past Progressive Tense was /were + V4

Past Perfect Tense had + V3

  • I told her I was not very happy at work.
  • They told us they were going back to their village.
  • She said she had been working out at the gym.
  • He said that Julia would be late at work.

Also Read: Direct and Indirect Speech: Comprehensive Guide with Exercises  

Now that we have talked about both direct and indirect speech. The students need to practice and test their knowledge. Moving ahead, we have compiled a few exercises on direct and indirect speech for Class 8 students. Have a look at them. 

Convert the following sentences from direct to indirect speech.

  • Direct: He said, “I am going to the park.” 
  • Direct: “I have completed my homework,” said Marie.
  • Direct: “It’s raining outside,” she said.
  • Direct: “We will visit the church tomorrow,” they told us. 
  • Direct: “I love waffles,” he exclaimed.

Check Your Answers:

  • He said he was going to the park.
  • Marie said she had completed her homework.
  • She said that it was raining outside.
  • They told us that they would visit the church tomorrow.
  • He exclaimed that he loved waffles.

Also Read: Tenses Rules: Charts, Examples, Types [PDF Available]

Rewrite the following paragraph into indirect speech.

Direct: “I can’t come to the party,” Julia said. “I have a nail appointment. Andrew won’t be able to make it either. He’s stuck in traffic. But we hope you all have a fantastic time.”

Julia said that she couldn’t come to the party as she had a nail appointment. She also mentioned that Andrew wouldn’t be able to make it as he was stuck in traffic. However, they hoped that everyone would have a fantastic time.

Also Check: Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises

Simply use the reporting verb, “say” or “said” in its correct tense. Make sure you remove the conjunctions such as “that”, “if”, “to” and “whether”. Lastly, insert quotation marks, question marks, exclamation and full stop.

For simple present tense, the formula is (Subject +V1st + Object). While the formula for Present continuous and Present perfect the formula can be (Subject +is/am/are+V1 +ing+ Object) and (Subject + has/have+V3+Object) respectively.

The clauses of direct speech are the reporting clause and the reported clause.

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Direct And Indirect Speech Exercise For Class 8

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Sentences are given in the direct speech. Change them into indirect speech. You can learn about the rules of direct and indirect speech here.

Direct and indirect speech exercise for class 8

1. The man said, ‘I am waiting for the bus.’

2. Suma said, ‘Last week, I attended a seminar on the harmful consequences of global warming.’

3. Julia said, ‘I will be delighted to help.’

4. The plumber said, ‘I have fixed the leakage in the bathroom.’

5. The teacher said, ‘All students should submit their assignments before Friday.’

6. The master told the servant, ‘Clean the barn before you leave.’

7. The doctor said to the patient, ‘You have to quit smoking.’

8. The mother said to the boy, ‘I am taking you to the doctor.’

9. The girl said, ‘I am hungry.’

10. The clerk said to the manager, ‘I want to leave early today.’

1. The man said that he was waiting for the bus. (Present continuous in the direct speech becomes past continuous in the indirect speech.)

2. Suma said that she had attended a seminar on the harmful consequences of global warming the previous week. (Simple past in the direct speech becomes past perfect in the indirect speech)

3. Julia said that she would be delighted to help. (Will in the direct speech becomes would in the indirect speech.)

4. The plumber said that he had fixed the leakage in the bathroom. (Present perfect in the direct speech becomes past perfect in the indirect speech.)

5. The teacher said that all students had to submit their assignments before Friday. (Should in the direct speech becomes had to in the indirect speech.)

6. The master instructed the servant to clean the barn before he left. (Imperatives are reported with to-infinitives.)

7. The doctor told the patient to quit smoking. / The doctor told the patient that he had to quit smoking.

8. The mother told the boy that she was taking him to the doctor.

9. The girl said that she was hungry .

10. The clerk told the manager that he wanted to leave early that day. (Simple present in the direct speech becomes simple past in the indirect speech.)

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When we report a question we normally use the reporting verb asked.

Note that a reported question has the same word order as a sentence. That means in a reported question, the subject goes before the verb.

Study the examples given below.

  • The teacher said to the boy, ‘What are you doing there?’
  • The teacher asked the boy what he was doing there . (NOT The teacher asked the boy what was he doing there.)

A reported question does not have a question mark.

Reported speech worksheet for classes 7 and 8.

Report the questions given below.

1. He asked me, ‘Why did you insult my brother?’

2. ‘Where did you go yesterday?’ the man said to his servant.

3. ‘When will your classes start?’ the father said to his daughter.

4. The teacher asked, ‘Why were you absent yesterday?’

5. ‘How far the railway station is from here?’ the old man enquired.

6. ‘Where can I buy that book?’ the boy said.

7. ‘When do you usually reach office?’ I said to him.

8. ‘Where does he keep his money?’ they asked her.

9. ‘Why are you in a hurry, young man?’ said the Sage.

10. ‘When are you leaving for Delhi?’ He asked me.

11. ‘Where were you all the time?’ the father asked the daughter.

12. ‘Why didn’t you consult a doctor?’ she asked me.

1. He asked me why I had insulted his brother.

2. The man asked his servant where he had gone the previous day.

3. The father asked his daughter when her classes would start.

4. The teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.

5. The old man asked how far the railway station was from there.

6. The boy asked where he could buy that book.

7. I asked him when he usually reached office.

8. They asked her where he kept his money.

9. The Sage asked the young man why he was in a hurry.

10. He asked me when I was leaving for Delhi.

11. The father asked the daughter where she had been all the time.

12. She asked me why I hadn’t consulted a doctor.

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Direct and Indirect Speech Exercise

Turn the following sentences into indirect speech.

1.    John said, ‘I am very busy now.’ 2.    He said, ‘The horse has been fed.’ 3.    ‘I know her name and address,’ said John. 4.    ‘German is easy to learn,’ she said. 5.    He said, ‘I am writing letters.’ 6.    ‘It is too late to go out,’ Alice said. 7.    He said to me, ‘I don’t believe you.’ 8.    He says, ‘I am glad to be here this evening.’ 9.    He said to me, ‘What are you doing?’ 10.    ‘Where is the post office?’ asked the stranger. 11.    He said, ‘Will you listen to me?’ 12.    John said to Peter, ‘Go away.’ 13.    She said to me, ‘Please wait here till I return.’ 14.    ‘Call the witness,’ said the judge. 15.    The speaker said, ‘Be quiet and listen to my words.’

1.    John said that he was very busy then. 2.    He said that the horse had been fed. 3.    John said that he knew/knows her name and address. (Note that the tenses may not change if the statement is still relevant or if it is a universal truth.) 4.    She said that German is/was easy to learn. 5.    He said that he was writing letters. 6.    Alice said that it was too late to go out. 7.    He told me that he didn’t believe me. OR He said he didn’t believe me. 8.    He says that he is glad to be here this evening. (When the reporting verb is in the present tense, adverbs of time and place do not normally change in indirect speech.) 9.    He asked me what I was doing. 10.    The stranger asked where the post office is/was. 11.    He asked me if I would listen to him. 12.    John ordered Peter to go away. 13.    She asked me to wait there till she returned. 14.    The judge commanded them to call the first witness. 15.    He urged them to be quiet and listen to them.

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The chapter Reported Speech is one of the important chapters in class 8. The highly qualified experts of Selfstudys developed these Reported Speech class 8 MCQ to test what students have learnt and also helps them to identify their strengths and weaknesses. 

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By regularly practising the MCQ on Reported Speech History class 8, the students will get to know about the most common repeated questions. They will also get to know about the HOTS Questions (High Order Thinking Skills). The Reported Speech class 8 MCQ also helps the students to do a thorough revision for their final examinations. 

The Reported Speech class 8 MCQ is developed as per the question papers of the last 5 years to help the students to give an idea about the most repeated questions and also about the pattern of the examination. 

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Instructions To Attempt Reported Speech Class 8 MCQ 

Before starting the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ, it is advisable for all the students to go through the instructions to attempt the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ; 

  • The total number of questions in the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ is 10. 
  • Out of 4 options in the MCQ on Reported Speech history class 8, only 1 is correct. 
  • The duration in the Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ will be 10 minutes to ensure time management among the students. 
  • For each correct answer, the students will be given 1 mark. 
  • After submitting the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ, all the students can have a look at the answers with detailed information. 
  • On the basis of the marks scored in the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ test and time taken by the student to complete the test, the rank will be calculated. 

How To Prepare for The Reported Speech Class 8 MCQ? 

All the students should prepare for Reported Speech class 8 MCQ in the following way to secure good marks in their examination: 

  • Start by memorising the important notes: The first step is to brush up all the important notes to create a strong base for the learning if a student is preparing for Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ. Multiple choice questions is one of the most effective methods to test the skills of students and also it helps to know how well prepared a student is for the exam. 
  • Make Acronyms: Another effective method which is advisable for all the students is to make acronyms to prepare for Reported Speech class 8 MCQ. The procedure for that will be taking the first alphabet of the word and relating it with a word so that it becomes easy for you to remember. 
  • Make flashcards: Making flashcards is also an effective way to prepare for the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ which can help you to explain and relate key terms and names. Flashcards are a great tool if a student wants to do revision after the completion of their preparation. It also helps to recall all the important concepts which is a very important skill in the case of MCQ tests. 
  • Put important information into a song which you like: Take a musical tune that is easy to memorise and replace the words with important dates, names and other important things. 
  • Quiz yourself: Develop your own questions after going through the CBSE Class 8 syllabus and important notes. After creating 10 questions, test your knowledge to see how well you know the topic and also to identify your strengths and weaknesses. 

How Regular Practice of Reported Speech Class 8 MCQ Can Help Students Improve Their Scores 

The first thing which a student wants to know after completing the preparation of Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ, they want to know how well are they actually prepared for the exam

The benefits of Reported Speech class 8 MCQ are huge, a student can get to know about their strengths and weaknesses and also the areas where they lack. 

Benefits of The Reported Speech Class 8 MCQ 

There are numerous benefits of Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ can help students to improve their marks in examinations. Some of them are: 

  • Flexible Questioning Technique: Flexible questioning technique is used in the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ which can promote effective learning among the students and as MCQ questions are versatile, students can learn them with critical thinking. 
  • Time Management: The Reported Speech class 8 MCQ helps the students to manage their time effectively. Time management reduces the chance of procrastination which can increase the chances for scoring well in the examination for all the students. As the time duration of the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ will only be 10 minutes, it can be helpful for students as they will have more time for other important study materials. 
  • Fast: The Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ is fast as compared to other modes of exam available. Examples include offline (pen and paper) etc. This can be beneficial for students as they will get the status of their exam preparation fast. 
  • Developed by the Subject Matter Experts: These Reported Speech class 8 MCQ are developed by the subject matter experts of selfstudys.com who have years of experience in the educational field and are aware of the most common questions which can be asked in examinations. 
  • Give the idea of the pattern of the exam: The Reported Speech class 8 MCQ gives the idea of the pattern of the exam to the students which can make them confident and also help them to score well in the exam. 
  • Improve the skills of the students: The Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ can significantly improve critical thinking, management skills and time management skills. 

Hacks to Score Well in the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ

If a student want to score well in the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ, they can try the following hacks: 

  • Read the complete question: It is advisable for students to read the entire question of the MCQ on Reported Speech history class 8 completely as it helps them to understand the requirement of the question. Students often feel that they know the answer by looking at the question and without reading the complete question, they choose the most logical answer. This mistake is very common among the students. 
  • Answer it in your mind first: Answer the question in your mind after reading the Reported Speech history class 8 MCQ without looking at the options. Try to answer it without looking at the options as it will help you to be completely sure about the answer. 
  • Attempt the questions you know first: Students are advised to attempt the questions for which they are completely sure that they know the answer whereas if a student doesn’t know the particular answer, they can skip it. By doing this, no unnecessary time will be wasted and time management will be ensured. 
  • Make a guess: Students should make a guess while attempting the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ because there is no negative marking. So, there is no need to skip any questions. 

How To Select The Correct Answers To The Reported Speech History Class 8 MCQ?

  • Use the process of elimination: After reading the entire questions and all the four options, students can use the process of elimination for the options for which they are 100% sure that they are incorrect. Even if they know the correct option, students are advised to use the elimination process. 
  • “All of the above” and “None of the above”:  While attempting the Reported Speech class 8 MCQ, if you see options like “All of the above” and “none of the above”, prefer not to choose them unless you are 100% sure as students think that this is the correct option.
  • Find the answers hidden in the Question: A lot of times, the answers are hidden in the given questions so, try to find the answers hidden in Reported Speech class 8 MCQ. Try decoding the questions by rereading them as you can find them in the questions itself. 
  • True or False Test: Doing a true or false test in Reported Speech English Class 8 MCQ can be very beneficial as it can be easier for a student to not consider all the false answer options and choose the correct answer.
  • Possibility of two correct answers: If in case, two answers look correct with all of the above options while attempting the Class 8 Reported Speech of History MCQ, then there is a strong possibility that it is the correct answer option. 

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    Steps To Attempt The Reported Speech Class 8 MCQ. If students want to attempt Reported Speech class 8 MCQ, they need to follow the following steps: The first step is to go to the official website of selfstudys i.e. selfstudys.com. Click on the three lines on the upper left side, and then tap on the 'CBSE' Option, scroll down and click on ...

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    Level: Grade 8. Language: English (en) ID: 78911. 01/04/2020. Country code: PL. Country: Poland. School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) (1061958) Main content: Reported speech (2013113) This is an activity to revise statements and questions in reported speech.

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    Level: 5. Language: English (en) ID: 916604. 16/04/2021. Country code: JM. Country: Jamaica. School subject: English language (1061957) Main content: Grammar (2013237) State whether the following are examples of indirect or direct speech.