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REPORTED SPEECH - Coggle Diagram
REPORTED SPEECH
DIFFERENT TENSES
Present Simple
She said (that) she likes ice cream.
Past Simple
He said (that) he went to the store.
Present Continuous
They said (that) they are studying for exams.
Past Continuous
She said (that) she was watching TV.
Present Perfect
He said (that) he has finished his homework.
Past Perfect
They said (that) they had already eaten dinner.
Future Simple
She said (that) she will call me later.
EXAMPLES OF REPORTES SPEECH USING MOVIE QUOTES
"Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get." (Forrest Gump) - He said that life was like a box of chocolates and you never knew what you were going to get.
• "I'll be back." (Terminator) - He threatened that he would be back.
• "Are you trying to seduce me, Mrs. Robinson?" (The Graduate) - He asked if she was trying to seduce him, Mrs. Robinson.
• "I'm the king of the world!" (Titanic) - He shouted that he was the king of the world.
QUESTIONS
Yes/No Questions
He asked (if) I like chocolate.
Wh- Questions
She asked (what) I was doing.
ORDERS
Direct Order
She ordered (us) to be quiet.
Indirect Order
He told (us) to wait here.