How to convert Direct Statements to Indirect Speech: A Step-by-Step guide 2

HOW TO CONVERT DIRECT STATEMENTS TO INDIRECT SPEECH: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 

Indirect speech conversion involves reporting what someone has said without quoting their exact words. The process includes identifying the reporting verb and subject, removing quotation marks, and adding that. Additionally, pronouns are adjusted, tenses are changed, and time expressions may be modified. This transformation allows us to convey the meaning of the original statement in a more indirect form, while maintaining clarity and accuracy.

Direct Speech

Rahul said, "I am learning how to cook."

Conversion Steps

1. Identify the Reporting Verb and Subject
The reporting verb is said, and the subject is Rahul.

2. Remove Quotation Marks and add that
It becomes: Rahul said that… (राहुल म्हणाला की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to he (referring to Rahul), and am learning changes to was learning in indirect speech.
It becomes: Rahul said that he was learning how to cook. (राहुल म्हणाला की तो स्वयंपाक शिकत होता.)

4. Final Sentence
Rahul said that he was learning how to cook. राहुल म्हणाला की तो स्वयंपाक शिकत होता.

Direct Speech

Sita said, "I will meet you at the café."

Conversion Steps

1. Identify the Reporting Verb and Subject
The reporting verb is said, and the subject is Sita.

2. Remove Quotation Marks and Add that
It becomes: Sita said that… (सीता म्हणाली की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and Adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to she (referring to Sita), and will meet changes to would meet in indirect speech.
It becomes: Sita said that she would meet me at the café… (सीता म्हणाली की ती मला कॅफेमध्ये भेटेल…)

4. Final sentence
Sita said that she would meet me at the café. सीता म्हणाली की ती मला कॅफे मध्ये भेटेल.

Direct Speech

Vikram said, "I have to go to the bank."

Conversion Steps

1. Identify the Reporting Verb and Subject
The reporting verb is said, and the subject is Vikram.

2. Remove Quotation Marks and add that
It becomes: Vikram said that… (विक्रम म्हणाला की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and Adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to he (referring to Vikram), and have to go changes to had to go in indirect speech.
It becomes: Vikram said that he had to go to the bank. (विक्रम म्हणाला की त्याला बँकेत जावे लागणार आहे.)

4. Final Sentence
Vikram said that he had to go to the bank. विक्रम म्हणाला की त्याला बँकेत जावे लागणार आहे.