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Reported Speech Imperatives

Reported speech imperatives differ in structure to other reported speech sentences.

Imperatives are:

• Commands: Keep quiet!
• Requests: Please close the window
• Advice: Go and lie down
• Suggestions: Take the test next year instead

This is the structure that we use:

Structure: reporting verb (e.g. ask, tell)   + noun/pronoun +  to infinitive 

Example: She asked me   to come  later

Here are some further examples using the imperative sentences above, showing them in direct speech and indirect speech.

Direct Speech:

• She said, "Keep quiet!"
• "Please close the window", the teacher said
• He told her, "Go and lie down"
• She said, "Take the test next year instead"

Reported Speech:

• She instructed me to keep quiet
• The teacher asked me to close the window
• He told her to go and lie down
• She advised them to take the test next year instead

Reporting Verbs for Imperatives

In normal reported speech, the common reporting verbs are said and told . For instance:

• She said she was tired
• He told me I should come tomorrow

There are many more, however, that are used with reported speech imperatives. Some are for orders while others are for polite requests.

Polite Request

Here are some more examples of reported speech imperatives using these verbs:

Polite Requests

• My doctor  advised  me to sleep more
• The government  urged  the people to use less water
• She asked me to join her on holiday
• They  reminded  us to put our seat belts on
• He  requested  the guests to vacate their rooms
• He begs her to stay
• John told his brother to change direction
• My boss  orders  me to work harder
• She instructed them to learn the alphabet
• The general  commanded his  soldiers to obey
• The sign  forbade  them to enter

Suggest / demand / insist as Reported Verbs

Suggest  / demand / insist can be used as reported verb for imperatives; however, they do not follow the same pattern as above. That is because the structure for using them is as follows:

• Suggest  /  demand / insis t  + that + someone

So this is how reported speech with these verbs will look:

• Direct Speech: She said, "Study harder to pass your test"
• Reported Speech: She suggested that I study harder to pass my test
• Direct Speech:  He said, "Take a taxi home"
• Reported Speech:  He insisted that we take a taxi home

You can't say:

• She suggested me to study harder X
• He insisted us to take a taxi home X

Negative Imperatives in Reported Speech

When we want to make an imperative reported speech sentence negative, we simply add in not before the ' to infinitive ': 

Negative Imperatives in Reported Speech

Structure: reporting verb  + noun/pronoun + not +  to infinitive 

Example: She advised me   not  to come late

Here are some examples of direct speech changed into indirect speech using negative imperatives.

• She said, "Don't keep talking!"
• "Please don't study too hard", the teacher said
• He told her, "Don't wait up for me"
• The doctor said, "Don't over eat" 
• She instructed us not to keep keep talking
• The teacher asked them  not to study to hard
• He urged me not to wait up for him
• The doctor advised me not to over eat

More on Reported Speech:

Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech

In these examples of direct and indirect speech you are given a sentence in direct speech which is then connected to indirect speech.

Reported Speech Quiz - Practice forming indirect speech

This reported speech quiz gives you the chance to practice converting direct speech to reported speech, also known as indirect speech. This involves backshifting with the tenses.

Direct and Indirect Speech: The differences explained

Direct and indirect speech are different because in direct speech the exact words said are spoken, but in indirect or reported speech, we are reporting what was said, usually using the past tense.

Reported Speech Tenses Chart: How to convert tenses

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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Direct and Indirect Speech of Imperative Sentences

Discover how to change the direct and indirect speech of Imperative sentences  into statements while  maintaining proper punctuation. In addition,  the use of  reporting verbs ,  changing word orde r, and at the same time using appropriate tone to convey the meaning of the original sentence for the direct and indirect speech of Imperative sentences.

Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request. It typically takes the form of a subjectless verb , and the tone is often forceful, direct, and commanding.

For examples,

• “Close the door.” 
• “Please pass the salt.”

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Imperative Sentences of Direct Speech and Indirect Speech.

(a) Basically, the subject will be “you” and it is not written in the sentence, but it remains in understood condition. 

(b) On the other hand, such sentences imply someone to advise, to order, or to request.

Examples: 

• Direct: Mother said to me,  “(You) Don’t run in the sun.”
• Indirect: Mother advised me not to run in the sun.
• Direct :  Bina said to me, “Bina said to me go and fetch a glass of water.”
• Indirect: Bina told ( asked/ordered/requested ) me to go and fetch a glass of water.

Reporting Verbs for Imperative Sentences Direct and Indirect Speech.

An imperative sentence always indicates a command, request, or advise. In order that we have to use appropriate Verbs according to command, request, or advise. A list of verbs used to change direct speech into indirect speech provides in the table below:

Another key point is that ‘Tell ’ may often be used to express a ‘request’, ‘order, or ‘command’. As a result, it is often safer to use ‘ tell ’ in the indirect form when there is doubt about the proper word to introduce the Reported Speech.

Rules: Direct and Indirect Speech of Imperative Sentences.

In indirect narration imperative sentence rules , the introductory or the Reporting Verb of an Imperative sentence expressing command, request, or desire transforms into an appropriate verb that expresses the intended meaning – tell, ask, request, order, command, beg, entreat, advise, implore.

First, look at the sentence given in the reported speech under Direct Narration.

In Indirect Narration, the Verb of the Reported Speech in an Imperative Sentence is changed into the Infinitive [ to + V( Base Form ) ]

Rule 3: 

If the Reported Speech is Negative, the word “ not ” is used in Indirect Narration before the Infinitive ( not + to )

Expressions like ‘Please, Sir, Madam, etc are omitted in Indirect Narration, and their sense is expressed by adding adverbs like ‘politely’, ‘kindly’, ‘respectfully’, etc.

A Nominative of Address or a Vocative is omitted in indirect narration. The verb is followed by the person addressed and the Infinitive.

When “Let” in the Direct Speech expresses a Proposal or Suggestion we may use “Should” or “Let” and change the Reporting Verb into proposing or suggest. [ It indicates Proposal or Suggestion]

When the Plural Form of Pronouns ( us etc ) is used after “Let”, [ Infinitive ( to + V)] is not used in Imperative Sentences beginning with “ Let.”

Rule 7: 

But when “ Let ” does not express a proposal, it should be changed into might or might be allowed to or into some other form and the Reporting Verb in Indirect Speech might be a wish, request, told, ordered, say, etc. according to the meaning or sense of the sentence. 

[ It  does not indicate Proposal or Suggestion When Singular Form of Pronoun ( me, him, etc ) is used after “Let” ] [ Infinitive ( to + V) is not used in Imperative Sentence beginning with “ Let.”

Changes of Persons in indirect narration have already been discussed on the previous page. Should be carefully studied.

Changes in Reporting Verb in Indirect Narration and the Verb of the reported speech in indirect narration also have been discussed in the General Rules section on the previous page. Should be carefully studied.

Direct and Indirect Speech Imperative Sentences Examples 2024

Note carefully the Changes in Imperative Sentences from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech.

Direct: Father said to me, “Go home at once.”

Indirect: Father ordered me to go home at once.

Direct: The teacher said to me, “Don’t come here.”

Indirect: The teacher ordered me not to go there. Or, The teacher forbade me to go there.

Direct: He said to me, ‘Please open the door.”

Indirect: He requested me to open the door. Or, He told me politely to open the door.

Direct: He said to me, ‘Please wait here till I return.”

Indirect: He requested me to wait there till he returned.

Direct: I said to him, “Please explain the passage.”

Indirect: I requested him to explain the passage.

Direct: mother said to him, “Don’t run in the sun.”

Indirect: The mother advised him not to run in the sun. Or. Mother forbade him to run in the sun.

Direct: He said, “Ram, go there.”

Indirect: He told Ram to go there.

Direct: He said, “Friends, lend me your ears.”

Indirect: Addressing them as friends, he requested them to lend him their ears.

Direct: He shouted, “Stop, you villain !”

Indirect : He shouted to the villain to stop.  Or,  He ordered the villain to stop.  Or,  Calling the man a villain, he ordered him to stop.

Narration of imperative sentences exercise and Answers

Change the narration from direct to indirect speech.

Direct: “Shut the window,” she commanded. Indirect: She commanded to shut the window.

Direct: “Please bring me a glass of water,” he requested. Indirect: He requested to bring him a glass of water.

Direct: “Don’t touch that,” she warned. Indirect: She warned not to touch that.

Direct: “Help me with this assignment,” he asked. Indirect: He asked for help with that assignment.

Direct: “Pass me the salt,” she said. Indirect: She asked to pass her the salt.

Direct: “Please don’t disturb him,” she requested. Indirect: She requested not to disturb him.

Direct: “Open the door,” he ordered. Indirect: He ordered to open the door.

Direct: “Don’t be late for the meeting,” she advised. Indirect: She advised not to be late for the meeting.

Direct: “Pass me the book,” he requested. Indirect: He requested to pass him the book.

Direct: “Don’t forget to call me tomorrow,” she reminded. Indirect: She reminded not to forget to call her the next day.

Imperative Sentences Narration Change Examples with ‘Let’

Direct: “Let’s go to the park,” he suggested. Indirect: He suggested going to the park.

Direct: “Let her finish the presentation,” she proposed. Indirect: She proposed that she finish the presentation.

Direct: “Let’s not waste any more time,” he insisted. Indirect: He insisted on not wasting any more time.

Direct: “Let me help you with that,” she offered. Indirect: She offered to help with that.

Direct: “Let’s have dinner together,” he suggested. Indirect: He suggested having dinner together.

Direct: “Let’s not forget to send the email,” she reminded. Indirect: She reminded not to forget to send the email.

Direct: “Let him borrow your book,” he suggested. Indirect: He suggested allowing him to borrow your book.

Direct: “Let’s finish the project by Friday,” she urged. Indirect: She urged to finish the project by Friday.

Direct: “Let’s try a different approach,” he proposed. Indirect: He proposed trying a different approach.

Direct: “Let’s take a break,” she suggested. Indirect: She suggested taking a break.

Workout Examples of Imperative Sentences

Direct: I said to him, “Excuse me, sir.”

Indirect: I begged him to excuse me.

Direct: I said to him, “Let us have some music.”

Indirect: I proposed or suggested to him that we should have some music.

Direct: He said to his companions, “Let us not miss this chance.”

Indirect: He proposed (suggested) to his companions that they should not miss that chance.

Direct: We said, “Let him tell the story.”

Indirect: We said that he might (or might be allowed to) tell the story.

Direct: She said, Let him eat whatever he likes.”

Indirect: She said that he might (or might be allowed to) eat whatever he liked.

Direct: He said, “Let me come in.”

Indirect: He requested that he might be allowed to come in.

Exercises : Direct and Indirect Speech of Imperative Sentences

Change the following from Direct to Indirect Speech of Imperative Sentence 

1. He said to me. “Put out the light.”

2. Mother said, “Don’t idle away your time.”

3. The beggar said to the man, “Please help me with money.”

4. The teacher said, “Boys, don’t make noise in the class.”

5. “Be not afraid, noble prince”, said the philosopher.

6. The old man said, “Take care of yourself, little girl.”

7. He said to me, “Let me do my work.” 

8. He said, “Lie down, Tom.” 

9. He said, “Oil your own machine.”

10. The general said to his troops, “Capture the fort.”

11. The teacher said to me, “Don’t read so fast.”

12. The girl said to the woman, “Please excuse me, madam.”

13. Kaberi said to Raman, “Let me live in peace.”

14. He said, “Let me have my own way.”

15. The thirsty man said to the woman, “Bring me a glass of water.”

16. Mother said to the boy, “Come here soon.”

17. You said to me, “Follow me cautiously.”

18. He said to you, “Don’t look behind.”

19. Madam said to Della, “Take off your hat.”

20. Father said to Casabianca, “Do not leave the deck till I come back,”

Worksheet Imperative Sentence

Turn the following sentences into Indirect Speech :

(1) Father said, My son, “Don’t give up hope.”

(2) Mother said to the daughter, “Get ready to receive the guests.”

(3) The sergeant said to the constables, “Run after the miscreants.”

(4) The boy said to the pedestrian, “Please help me to get out of the trap.”

(5) The teacher said to the boys, “Read silently.”

(6) The secretary of the club said to the members, “Let us raise a fund to help flood victims.”

(7) The students said, “Let us play a friendly football match.”

(8) The grandmother said to the grandchildren, “Let me tell you a folk tale.”

(9) He said, “Let me do this sum.”

(10) You said to me, “Let me go with you.”

(11) She said, “Let me try it again.”

(12) They said, “Let us pray for Mother Teresa.”

(13) The monk said to us, “Give up bad habits.”

(14) Father said to me, “Do not tell a lie.”

(15) The master said to the servant, “Pack up the things in the bag.”

(16) The girl said to her mother, “Please forgive me for my misbehavior.”

(17) You said to me, “Let us take a holy dip in the Ganges.”

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Imperative Sentences

Definition:-  Such sentences in which command, order or advice is found are called Imperative Sentences.

Model Sentences

Rules of Conversion:-  To convert these sentences into indirect narration following instructions must be observed.

• Change said into ordered , requested , forbade , warned , threatened , urged , begged , implore or advised according to the sense of sentence.
• Write 'to' in the place of inverted commas .
• Change pronouns of reported speech according to rules stated in change of pronouns lesson.
• Do not change tense of reported speech.
• Change 'Do not' into 'not to' in reported speech in negative sentences.

Exercise No.8

Change the voice..

• He said to me,"Don't stay here anymore."
• The poor man said to me,"Please help me."
• The teacher said to the students,"Respect elders"."
• He said to the customer,"Come in please"."
• The superintendent of jail said to the prisoners,"Do not fight in the prison."
• Class Representative(CR) said to the class fellows,"Do not make a noise."
• The teacher said to Ali,"Stand up on the bench."
• She said to her friend,"Please speak truth."
• Seema said to her husband,"Do not tell a lie."
• She said to Arisha,"Please give me a glass of water."
• Faizan said to Neha,"Have a glass of milk."
• Captain said,"Follow me."
• The gardener said to children,"Don't play hockey and football in the garden again."
• Neelam said to her group lead,"Please grant me leave for three days and salary in advance. "
• Dietician said to a patient,"Change your life style, eating habits and follow my diet plan."

Advance exercise No.9

• Ali said to me,"Take care of yourself and write me off and on."
• Policemen said to the rioters,"Finish your protest otherwise we shall have to enforce law."
• Mother said to him,"Shut the main door as it is raining heavily outside."
• He said to the boy,"Do not lose my leather jacket which I gave you in Murree."
• Teachers said to the boys,"Be there at five because I like punctuality"."
• The doctor wrote for patients in his pamphlet,"Clean your teeth twice a day regularly."
• I said to him,"Please be quiet in the class' "
• Mother said to you,"Please look at the door and feed the beggar."
• Asim said to me,"Please wait for me here as long as I return."
• Teacher said to me,"Make strictly sure at every cost that you have completed your classwork."
• The invigilator instructed the students,"Please write fast, do not cheat and finish your paper on time."
• The saint said to the poeple,"Please be cruel to the dishonest, be good to honest, be gentle to the children and be kind to the old."
• The principal said to the student,"Complete your summer vacation task by 20th July otherwise you will have to pay fine."
• My beautician said to me,"Wear your gold bracelet, earrings and nose ring with this make up and dress for the party."
• Owner said to the servant,"Stop feeding your puppies from my kitchen and keep them inyour house."

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Reported Imperatives Exercises for Class 7 CBSE With Answers

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Reported Imperatives Exercises for Class 7 CBSE With Answers Pdf

Fundamental: Imperative sentences are those which contain the sense of Request, Command, etc and always begin with the main verb. Examples:

• I said to him, “Please, go to the market.”

Rules for Simple Imperative Statements:

• The Reporting verb will be changed as per the sense contained in the Reported Speech.
• If there is the sense of Request, we will change said to into – requested
• If there is the sense of Order – said to into – ordered
• If the sense is not clear, then we shall convert said into – told or asked etc.
• I requested him ….

Inverted commas are replaced by ‘to’. ,

• I requested him to …

The rest of the reported speech will come as it is.

• I requested him to go to the market.

More Examples:

• Direct: He said to me, “Help him in settling the accounts”. Indirect: He requested me to help him in settling the accounts.
• Direct: My friend said to me, “Please accept this invitation”. Indirect: My friend entreated me to accept that invitation.
• Direct: The doctor said to the patient, “Give up smoking”. Indirect: The doctor advised the patient to give up smoking.
• Direct: The Commander said to his men, “March further”. Indirect: The Commander urged his men to march further.

Rules for Negative Imperative Rules are almost same as in the Imperative except ‘not’ which we insert in the negative imperative before ‘to’ while replacing inverted commas. Examples:

• I said to him, “Don’t open the door, please.”
• I requested him not to open the door.

We also use forbade while replacing said to when there is the sense other than request/advice etc. Forbade is itself a negative word. It will not take the word not after it. More Examples:

• Direct: The old man said to the boys, “Please do not disturb me.” Indirect: The old man requested the boys not to disturb him.
• Direct: The shopkeeper said to the customer, “Please do not eat raw and overripe fruit.” Indirect – The shopkeeper requested the customer not to eat raw and overripe fruit.
• Direct – The host said to the guests, “Please do not stand on any ceremony.” Indirect – The host requested the guests not to stand on any ceremony.

Rules for ‘Let Us’ Imperative statements If the reported speech starts with the words ‘Let us’ the words ‘said to’ in the reporting speech are changed into ‘proposed to’ or ‘suggested to’.

Comma and inverted commas are replaced by the word ‘that’.

The words ‘Let us’ are replaced with the words ‘we should or they should’ according to subject and object in the reporting speech.

If either of subject or object in reporting speech is first person, the words ‘we should’ are used and if these are in third person, the words ‘they should’ are used.

• Direct: She said to me, “Let us go out for a picnic.” Indirect: She proposed to me that we should go out for a picnic.
• Direct: He said to his wife, “Let us go for shopping.” Indirect: He suggested to his wife that they should go for shopping.
• Direct: He said to them,” Let us not quarrel with each other.” Indirect: He suggested to them that they should not quarrel with each other.

The doctor advised the patient to give u smoking. He advisee that continuous smokir was bad for health am

Reported Imperative Exercises Pdf With Answer for Class 7 CBSE

A. Change the following direct imperative sentences into indirect sentences. The first one has been done for you.

1. Direct: The old woman said to the boy, “Please help me.” Indirect: The old woman is requested the boy to help her .

2. Direct: I said to him, “Love and obey your parents.” Indirect: ________________________ 3. Direct: The teacher said to the students, “Work hard.” Indirect: ________________________ 4. Direct: Mahesh said to me, “Please lend me your pen.” Indirect: ________________________ 5. Direct: The doctor said to the patient, “Quit smoking.” Indirect: ________________________ 6. Direct: The officer said to the clerk, “Do this work immediately.” Indirect: ________________________ 7. Direct: The teacher said to the boy, “Come in, please.” Indirect: ________________________ 8. Direct: He said to me, “Post this letter at once.” Indirect: ________________________ 9. Direct: I said to the children, “Do not make any noise.” Indirect: ________________________ 10. Direct: I said to her, “Don’t mention my name.” Indirect: ________________________ 11. Direct: I said to the child, “Do not look down into the well.” Indirect: ________________________ 12. Direct: He said to me, “Wait here till I return.” Indirect: ________________________

B. Convert the following sentences from direct to indirect speech (reported speech).

1. Mother to daughter: “Put on your shoes.” ________________________ 2. The teacher to me: “Open your notebook.” ________________________ 3. Maya to her uncle: “Don’t be mad at me.” ________________________ 4. Coach to Rohit: “Get on your feet!” ________________________ 5. The cashier to Anu: “Give me your receipt.” ________________________ 6. Anand to his mother: “Help me with my homework.” ________________________ 7. The officer to us: “Do not park here.” ________________________ 8. The ambulance driver to pedestrians: ” Move out of the way!” ________________________ 9. Deapak to his mother: “Wait for me.” ________________________ 10. Pooja to her husband: “Stop acting like a child.” ________________________

C. Change the following direct imperative sentences Into indirect speech.

1. Anushka said to Om, “Let us go to watch a movie.” 2. Manjula said to me, “Let us play carom today”. 3. He said, “Let us wait a few minutes and try again later”. 4. Party workers said to the leader, “Let us do some favour to our supporters”.

D. Complete the sentences such that they are in Reported Speech.

1. Kiran: “Don’t play football in the garden!” Kiran told me ________________________ 2. Teacher: “Don’t forget to complete your homework!” The teacher reminded me ________________________ 3. Mohan: “Don’t shout at Pradip!” Mohan told me ________________________ 4. Amit: “Don’t talk to your neighbour!” Amit told me ________________________ 5. Danish: “Don’t open the door!” Danish told me ________________________ 6. Mayank: “Don’t sing that song!” Mayank reminded me ________________________ 7. Julie: “Don’t watch the new film!” Juiie advised me ________________________ 8. Sonu: “Don’t ring Monu on Sunday!” Sonu told me ________________________ 10. Jyoti: “Don’t eat too much junk food!” Jyoti reminded me ________________________

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Reported Speech Class 7: Rules, Exercises with Answers (PDF)

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Reported Speech Class 7: Reported speech is a very simple topic, it is a way of saying what someone else has said. We use it to report what people say, think, or feel. For instance, “I am going to the park,” she said when converted to reported speech will be written as “She said that she was going to the park.” If you want to learn more about reported speech, some of its basic rules for Class 7 and finally some exercises on it to test yourself you have come to the right page. Keep reading this blog for more information. 

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Reported speech class 7 rules in english grammar, exercise 1: direct speech to reported speech, exercise 2: fill in the blanks, exercise 3: reported speech to direct speech, reported speech class 7 worksheet with answers (pdf).

Since we are aware of what Reported Speech is, it is now time to look at the rules and how they are essential for one to understand to be able to incorporate them in their sentences. Take a look at the following rules for a better understanding.

• When speaking, one must always employ a reporting verb, like “said,” “asked,” “told,” or “reminded.”
• In reported speech, the original tense is typically changed. Saying “I am going” turns into saying “she said that she was going.”
• Depending on who is speaking and who is being addressed to, pronouns may vary in reported speech.
• It is possible for reported speech to employ modal verbs like “could,” “should,” or “would.”
• In reported speech, punctuation is crucial, particularly when utilising quotation marks. Periods and commas must be included inside quotation marks.

Read more about Reported Speech rules, usage, and tips here!

Reported Speech Exercises for Class 7 with Answers

After you are clear about the basics of reported speech and how one must create sentences, we have compiled a few exercises on reported speech for Class 7 students. We have also included answers to all the questions in the end to check your understanding.

Instructions: Convert the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech.

• “I am going to the market,” she said.
• “We have finished our homework,” they said.
• “He will visit his grandparents tomorrow,” she said.
• “I can swim very well,” he said.
• “They must study hard,” the teacher said.
• “I have been living here for five years,” she said.
• “We will meet you at the station,” they said.
• “I am not feeling well,” he said.
• “She has never been to Paris,” he said.
• “They will be playing cricket tomorrow,” she said.

Check Answers:

• She said that she was going to the market.
• They said that they had finished their homework.
• She said that he would visit his grandparents the next day.
• He said that he could swim very well.
• The teacher said that they must/had to study hard.
• She said that she had been living there for five years.
• They said that they would meet me at the station.
• He said that he was not feeling well.
• He said that she had never been to Paris.
• She said that they would be playing cricket the next day.

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate reporting verbs and correct tense forms

• “I am tired,” she ___.
• “We will go shopping tomorrow,” they ___.
• “He has been working hard,” she ___.
• “I can’t swim,” he ___.
• “You must finish your homework,” the teacher ___ the students.
• “Where did you go yesterday?” she ___ me.
• “Why are you crying?” he ___ her.
• “Can you help me with this?” he ___ her.
• “Will you come to my party?” she ___ me.
• “I have never seen such a beautiful flower,” he ___.

Instructions: Convert the following reported speech sentences into direct speech

• He said that he was going to the market.
• She said that they had finished their homework.
• The teacher said that they must study hard.
• She said that she had never been to Paris.
• He asked me where I lived.
• She asked him why he was late.
• He asked her if she could help him with that.
• She asked me if I would come to the party.
• He said that he had never seen such a beautiful sunset.
•  “I am going to the market,” he said.
• “You must study hard,” the teacher said.
•  “I can swim very well,” he said.
•  “I have never been to Paris,” she said.
• “Where do you live?” he asked me.
• “Why are you late?” she asked him.
• Can you help me with this?” he asked her.
• “Will you come to the party?” she asked me.
• “I have never seen such a beautiful sunset,” he said.

Must Read: How to Change Sentences into Indirect Speech

If you are looking for exercises on reported speech, then worry not as we have got you. We have put together this PDF which includes several exercises on reported speech to check your understanding. At the end of the quiz, you will also be able to find the answers to the same. 

Check out more blogs on Reported Speech!

What is the reported speech for class 7?

To explain reported speech for a Class 7 student in simple words is when the speaker’s words or ideas are put in a sentence without quotation marks. In this case, noun clauses are mainly preferred. 

What is the formula for reported speech?

Here is the formula for reported speech:

• Simple Present -> Simple Past. 
• Present Continuous -> Past Continuous. 
• Present Perfect -> Past Perfect.

What is one rule of reported speech?

One rule of reported speech suggests that when we change direct speech into reported speech, we often need to change the tense of the verb.

This was all about reported speech Class 7 . You can also follow the Learn English page of Leverage Edu for more exciting and informative blogs related to English grammar and the English language.

Malvika Chawla

Malvika is a content writer cum news freak who comes with a strong background in Journalism and has worked with renowned news websites such as News 9 and The Financial Express to name a few. When not writing, she can be found bringing life to the canvasses by painting on them.

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