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Basic ConceptDefinitionTense RuleTense Change
Card 1Basic Concept

What are the two ways of reporting what somebody says?

Answer

There are two ways of reporting what somebody says: direct speech and indirect speech.

Card 2Definition

What is direct speech?

Answer

Direct speech repeats the exact words spoken by a person. The spoken words are usually written inside quotation marks.

Card 3Definition

What is indirect speech?

Answer

Indirect speech reports what a person said without using their exact words. It often uses a reporting clause like said, asked, or requested.

Card 4Tense Rule

When does the tense in reported speech not change?

Answer

If the reporting verb is in the present or future tense, the tense of the verb in the reported speech does not change. Example: The doctor says, "You will get well soon." becomes The doctor says that …

Card 5Tense Change

What happens to simple present tense in indirect speech when the reporting verb is past?

Answer

Simple present changes to simple past when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Example: "Smita goes for a run every day." becomes He said that Smita went for a run every day.

Card 6Tense Change

What happens to present continuous tense in indirect speech when the reporting verb is past?

Answer

Present continuous changes to past continuous. Example: "I am swimming." becomes Rohini said that she was swimming.

Card 7Tense Change

What happens to present perfect tense in indirect speech when the reporting verb is past?

Answer

Present perfect changes to past perfect. Example: "I have studied for an hour." becomes John said that he had studied for an hour.

Card 8Tense Change

What happens to present perfect continuous tense in indirect speech when the reporting verb is past?

Answer

Present perfect continuous changes to past perfect continuous. Example: "I have been waiting for days on end." becomes Bilkis said that she had been waiting for days on end.

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What are the important topics in Direct and Indirect Speech for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Direct and Indirect Speech include Basic Idea of Reporting Speech, Tense Changes with Past Reporting Verbs, Reporting Verbs and Special Sentence Types, Time and Position Word Changes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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There are 34 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 Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Direct and Indirect Speech. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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