3. Gives the exact words of the
speaker.
“ ” - Original words of person are narrated
and are enclosed in quotation mark.
Gives the word of the speaker
as reported by another person
“ ” - the statement of the person is
not enclosed in quotation marks.
4. FUNDAMENTAL RULES FOR INDIRECT SPEECH
The introductory word that used
John said, “ I will give you a pen”. (DI)
John said that he would give me a pen. (ID)
Change in pronoun
John said, “ I will give you a pen”. (DI)
John said that he would give me a pen. (ID)
5. Tenses
Alberto says, “I am pleased to see you.” (DI)
Alberto says that he is pleased to see me. (ID)
“The earth rotates on its axis,” she said. (DI)
She said that the earth rotates on its axis. (ID)
“Life is not an empty dream,” the poet said. (DI)
The poet said that life was not am empty dream.(ID)
6. For commands or requests
infinitive to + verb
“Conserve water,” admonished Mario (DS)
Mario admonished us to conserve water.