Reported Speech

 **PM SHRI KV No.1 Ambala Cantt**  

**Class 8 English Worksheet: Reported Speech**  

**Name:** ___________________________  

**Date:** ____________________________


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### Part A: Change into Reported Speech


Convert the following direct speech sentences into reported speech.


1. She said, "I am going to the market."

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2. He said, "I will finish the project tomorrow."

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3. They said, "We have been to the museum."

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4. John said, "I am watching a movie right now."

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5. She said, "I met him at the party last night."

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6. The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the Sun."

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7. He asked, "Where is my book?"

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8. She asked, "Can you help me with this problem?"

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9. They said, "We will visit you next week."

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10. The doctor said, "You should take this medicine twice a day."

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### Part B: Change the Reporting Verb


Rewrite the following sentences by changing the reporting verb (said, asked, told, etc.) to suit the context. Do not change the tense of the reported speech.


1. She said, "I am learning French."

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2. He asked, "Have you completed your homework?"

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3. The manager said, "We need to submit the report by tomorrow."

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4. She asked, "Do you know the way to the station?"

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5. The coach said, "You should practice regularly."

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### Part C: Rewrite the Sentences


Convert the following reported speech sentences back into direct speech.


1. She said that she would attend the meeting.  

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2. He told me that he was going to the library.  

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3. They said that they had finished the project.  

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4. She asked if I could lend her some money.  

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5. The teacher told us that the test would be next week.  

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### Part D: Mixed Practice


Rewrite the following sentences into reported speech, making any necessary changes in pronouns, time, or place references.


1. She said, "I saw you at the mall yesterday."

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2. He said, "I will call you when I arrive."

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3. They said, "We are moving to a new house next month."

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4. She said, "I can meet you at the café tomorrow."

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5. He said, "I have never been to that restaurant before."

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### Part E: Dialogue to Reported Speech


Change the following dialogue into reported speech.


**John:** "Are you coming to the party tonight?"  

**Jane:** "No, I have to study for the exam."  

**John:** "That's a pity. It will be fun."  

**Jane:** "I know, but I can't take any chances."


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