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Introduction to speech reportingDirect speechIndirect speechTense rulesTense change rules
Card 1Introduction to speech reporting

What are the two ways of reporting what somebody says?

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There are two ways of reporting what somebody says: direct speech and indirect speech, also called reported speech. Direct speech gives the exact words, while indirect speech reports the meaning in a …

Card 2Direct speech

What is direct speech?

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Direct speech repeats the exact words spoken by a person. The spoken words are usually written within quotation marks. Example: Namrata said, "It is extremely hot today."…

Card 3Indirect speech

What is indirect speech?

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Indirect speech reports the meaning of someone’s words without using the exact words. The sentence is changed to suit the reporting form. Example: Namrata said that it was extremely hot that day.

Card 4Tense rules

What happens to tense when the reporting verb is in the present or future tense?

Answer

The tense of the verb in the reported speech does not change when the reporting verb is in the present or future tense. Example: My mother says, "We will go to the mall on Sunday." becomes My mother s…

Card 5Tense change rules

When does simple present change to simple past in indirect speech?

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Simple present changes to simple past when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Formula: simple present ⟶ simple past [used when reporting verb is in past tense]. Example: Asha said, "The shop ope…

Card 6Tense change rules

When does present continuous change to past continuous in indirect speech?

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Present continuous changes to past continuous when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Formula: present continuous ⟶ past continuous [used when reporting verb is in past tense]. Example: Sona sai…

Card 7Tense change rules

When does present perfect change to past perfect in indirect speech?

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Present perfect changes to past perfect when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Formula: present perfect ⟶ past perfect [used when reporting verb is in past tense]. Example: Najma said, "We have…

Card 8Tense change rules

When does present perfect continuous change to past perfect continuous in indirect speech?

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Present perfect continuous changes to past perfect continuous when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Formula: present perfect continuous ⟶ past perfect continuous [used when reporting verb is i…

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What are the important topics in Direct and Indirect Speech for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Direct and Indirect Speech include Core Idea, Tense Change Rules, Time and Place Word Changes, Reporting Verbs and Sentence Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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There are 30 flashcards for Direct and Indirect Speech covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Direct and Indirect Speech for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Direct and Indirect Speech. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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