REPORTED SPEECH STATEMENTS QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1 Direct speech

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REPORTED SPEECH STATEMENTS QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1

REPORTED SPEECH STATEMENTS QUESTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 1

Direct speech vs Indirect speech (Quoted speech vs Reported speech) n Direct speech: the

Direct speech vs Indirect speech (Quoted speech vs Reported speech) n Direct speech: the style used in writing to report what a speaker actually said, without introducing any grammatical changes. The speaker’s words may be written between quotation marks. For example: Actual utterance : “You are a liar. ” Direct speech/Quoted speech (use Quotation Marks) : He said, “You are a liar. ” 2

Direct speech vs Indirect speech n Indirect speech or reported speech: the speaker’s words

Direct speech vs Indirect speech n Indirect speech or reported speech: the speaker’s words are not reported as they were actually said but are reported, for example, in the form of a that- clause. For example: indirect speech: He said that you were a liar. 3

Reported statements : tense changes n n Several grammatical changes occur in reported speech,

Reported statements : tense changes n n Several grammatical changes occur in reported speech, including a change of tense that is called back-shift (a form that refers to an earlier time). For example: Direct speech: She said, “I opened the can. ” Reported Speech: She said that she had opened the can. Try this: He said, “You are a sight for sore eyes. ” 4

Reported statements: other changes n Besides tense changes, other words in direct speech need

Reported statements: other changes n Besides tense changes, other words in direct speech need to be changed. However the changes are not automatic. They depend on when and where the statement is reported. n Examples: tomorrow - the next day/the following day/the previous day yesterday - the day before here - there this / that – the this morning – that morning today – that day tonight – that night next / on Tuesday – the following Tuesday last Tuesday – the previous Tuesday the day after tomorrow – in two days’ time ago – before / previously / earlier 5

QUOTED SPEECH vs REPORTED SPEECH n 1. 2. QUOTED SPEECH Ann said, “I’m hungry.

QUOTED SPEECH vs REPORTED SPEECH n 1. 2. QUOTED SPEECH Ann said, “I’m hungry. ” n Tom said, “I need my pen. ” Quoted speech = giving speaker’s exact words. Quotation marks are used. 2. 1. REPORTED SPEECH Ann said (that) she was hungry. Tom said (that) he needed his pen. Reported speech = giving the idea (attitude / judgement) of a speaker’s words. Quotation marks are not used. Not all of the exact words are used; pronouns and verb forms may change. 6

VERB FORMS in REPORTED SPEECH n QUOTED: Joe said, “I feel good. ” n

VERB FORMS in REPORTED SPEECH n QUOTED: Joe said, “I feel good. ” n REPORTED: Joe said he felt good. n QUOTED: Sue said, “I am happy. ” n REPORTED: Sue said she was happy. Note: In formal English, if the reporting verb (e. g. said) is in the past, the verb in the noun clause is often also in the past form. 7

VERB FORMS in REPORTED SPEECH n Ann said, “I am hungry. ” 1. A:

VERB FORMS in REPORTED SPEECH n Ann said, “I am hungry. ” 1. A: What did Ann just say? I didn’t hear her. [noun clause] B: She said [she is hungry] (informal Eng). 2. A: What did Ann say when she got home last night? B: She said she was hungry (formal Eng). 3. Ann says (that) she is hungry. 8

Changes in verb form n Note: 1. In informal English, often the verb in

Changes in verb form n Note: 1. In informal English, often the verb in the noun clause is not changed to a past form, especially when words are reported soon after they are said, as in 1. 2. In later reporting, or in formal English, a past verb is commonly used, as in 2. 3. If the reporting verb is present tense (e. g. says), no change is made in the 9

QUOTED SPEECH SPEAKER’S EXACT n QUOTING THE WORDS SPEAKERS’ WORDS Jane: Cats are fun

QUOTED SPEECH SPEAKER’S EXACT n QUOTING THE WORDS SPEAKERS’ WORDS Jane: Cats are fun to watch. Jane said, “Cats are fun to watch. ” n Mike said, “Yes, I agree. Mike: Yes, I agree. They’re graceful and playful. Do Do you own a cat? ” 10

HOW TO WRITE QUOTATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Add a comma after

HOW TO WRITE QUOTATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Add a comma after said. Add quotation marks. Capitalize the first letter of the quotation. Write the quotation. Add a final period. Add quotation marks after the period. When there are two (or more) sentences in a quotation, put the 11

How to write quotations n “Cats are fun to n Notice that a watch,

How to write quotations n “Cats are fun to n Notice that a watch, ” Jane said. comma (not a period) is used at the end of the quoted sentence when Jane said comes after the quote. 12

How to write quotations n “Do you own a cat? ” Mike asked. n

How to write quotations n “Do you own a cat? ” Mike asked. n Notice that a question mark (not a comma) is used at the end of the quoted question. 13

Exercise 1 n Write sentences in which you quote the speaker’s exact words. Punctuate

Exercise 1 n Write sentences in which you quote the speaker’s exact words. Punctuate carefully. 1. Rita: I’m tired. I’m going to bed. John F. Kennedy: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. The fox: I’m going to eat you. 2. 3. 14

QUOTED SPEECH n He said, “I work hard. ” n He said, “I am

QUOTED SPEECH n He said, “I work hard. ” n He said, “I am working hard. ” n He said, “I worked hard. ” n He said, “I have worked hard. ” n He said, “I am going to work hard. ” n He said, “I will work hard. ” n He said, “I can work hard. ” 15

REPORTED SPEECH FORMAL or LATER REPORTING n He said he worked hard. n He

REPORTED SPEECH FORMAL or LATER REPORTING n He said he worked hard. n He said he was working hard. n He said he had worked hard. n He said he was going to work hard. n He said he would work hard. n He said he could work hard. 16

REPORTED SPEECH INFORMAL or IMMEDIATE REPORTING n He said he works hard. n He

REPORTED SPEECH INFORMAL or IMMEDIATE REPORTING n He said he works hard. n He said he is working hard. n He said he worked hard. n He said he has worked hard. n He said he is going to work hard. n He said he will work hard. n He said he can work hard. 17

Reported Speech to Quoted Speech n Exercise! n Reported: This morning my mother asked

Reported Speech to Quoted Speech n Exercise! n Reported: This morning my mother asked me if I had gotten enough sleep last night. I told her that I was fine. I explained that I didn’t need a lot of sleep. She told me that I needed to take better care of 18

Reported Speech to Quoted Speech n Answer to exercise! n Quoted: 1) This morning

Reported Speech to Quoted Speech n Answer to exercise! n Quoted: 1) This morning my mother said, “Did you get enough sleep last night? ” 2) “I’m fine, ” I replied. “I don’t need a lot of sleep. ” 3) She said, “You need to take better 19

Exercise 2 n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Change the following into reported speech.

Exercise 2 n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Change the following into reported speech. Sara said, “I need some help. ” Linda said, “I’m meeting Paul for dinner. ” Ms Woo said, “I have studied in Manchester. ” Haris said, “I forgot to pay my electric bill. ” Tasha said, “I’m going to fly to Hawaii for my vacation. ” 20

Answers to Ex 1 1. Rita: I’m tired. I’m going to bed. Rita said,

Answers to Ex 1 1. Rita: I’m tired. I’m going to bed. Rita said, “I’m tired. I’m going to bed. ” 2. John F. Kennedy: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. John F Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. ” 3. The fox: I’m going to eat you. The hare: You have to catch me first. The fox said, “I’m going to eat you. ” The hare said, “You have to catch me first. ” 21

Answers to Ex 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sara said that she

Answers to Ex 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sara said that she needed some help. Linda said that she was meeting Paul for dinner. Ms Woo said that she had studied in Manchester. Haris said that he had forgotten to pay his electric bill. Tasha said that she was going to fly to Hawaii for her vacation. I said that I would carry the box up the stairs. 22