Hello students! During Year 4 of your American English studies, you will continue working on English Grammar, with one lesson per week for the entire year. Remember that the grammar video lesson below is just the beginning of the assignment. Your online research and further study into each grammar topic shared here will help you develop your American English skills.
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4.21.3: Year 4 American English Lesson.
Everyday Grammar.
” Reported Speach”
, In my understanding, reported speech when we tell someone what another person said to do. It is also known as indirect speech, is a way to express someone’s words without using their exact language. it’s commonly used in writing and conversation to share information, paraphrase and avoid direct quotes.
Common reporting verbs include, said, told, stated, mentioned, claimed, announce, declare, explained, asked, requested.
Example:
Direct speech:
John said,” I am going to the store”.
Reported speech:
John said that he was going to the store.
Direct speech:
” I am hungry ”.
Reported speech:
She stated that she was hungry.