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two different types of speech with the same person in each one's face and text below

Reported speech tenses may differ from the tense of the direct speech. The general rule for tenses in reported speech is that it changes to the past tense. This is called backshifting.

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two different types of direct and indirect speech

These two ways of narration of spoken words are also called Direct and Indirect speech, also known as Direct and Indirect narrations.

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a cartoon depicting two people sitting at a table with the words reporting statements on it

This includes some information on the changes when reporting statements. Then students need to rewrite the sentences given - it works as a dialogue between a couple in trouble. Key is included. - ESL worksheets

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an image of a cartoon character with questions

This includes some information on the changes when reporting questions. Then students need to rewrite the sentences given - the questions asked by a police officer. Key is included. - ESL worksheets

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the differences between direct and indirect tenses are shown in two separate sections, each with different words

In this article, I will provide examples of direct and indirect speech. Each type of speech has its own set of specific rules that need to be followed carefully.

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a graphic depicting the different types of speech

Many students struggle with reported speech. They feel that there are many rules they have to follow and they often get confused. In this post I try to simplify the rules about the reported speech (or indirect speech) as much as possible. There is mind map describing the basic rules, a video and two games...

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a poster with the words'reported speech'in english and spanish, along with pictures of cartoon characters

The following activity will help your students practise the usage of Reported speech. Students work in pairs/groups take the cards and should report the dialogu

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