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Direct and Indirect Speech — Formula Sheet

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

9 formulas from Direct and Indirect Speech (ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar) on one page, grouped by topic.

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Formulas and Key Relations

Tense Change Rules

Present/Future reporting verb rule: If reporting verb = present/future tense → reported speech tense unchanged [reporting verb tense, reported speech

is/are/am → was/were [present tense forms of 'to be']

has/have → had [present perfect auxiliary]

was/were → had been [past tense forms of 'to be']

had been → no change [past perfect continuous form]

Pronouns and Time Expressions

First person pronouns/possessives change according to the subject of the reporting verb.

Second person pronouns/possessives change according to the object of the reporting verb.

Third person pronouns/possessives remain unchanged in indirect speech.

Time/place expression shift table: this/these → that/those; here → there; now → then; ago → before; today → that day; yesterday → the day before/the p

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Direct and Indirect Speech for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar?
Key topics in Direct and Indirect Speech include Core Ideas, Changes in Statements, Tense Changes and Exceptions, Pronouns and Time-Place Words. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How many formulas are in Direct and Indirect Speech?
This sheet lists 9 formulas from Direct and Indirect Speech, grouped by topic. Learn what each symbol stands for so you can apply the formula, not just recall it.
How should I revise Direct and Indirect Speech for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 106 practice questions on Direct and Indirect Speech. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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