English Reported Speech


When we tell someone what another person said. We can use "tell or say"

for example :

Present Simple Tense

Direct speech
I'm late

Indirect speech
He said that he was late



Direct-Indirect Speech


Present Continuous

Direct speech
I'm living in the most beautiful country

Indirect speech
He said (that) he was living in the most beautiful country


Past simple

Direct speech
I bought a new jersey

Indirect speech
He said that he had bought a new jersey

                       
                         Past Continuous

Direct speech
I was running in the forest 

Indirect speech
He said that he had been running in the forest


Future Simple

Direct speech
I will see you tomorrow

Indirect speech
He said that he would see me tomorrow




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