How to convert Direct Statements to Indirect Speech: A Step-by-Step guide 3

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

🔮Anita said, "I saw that movie last night."

Conversion Steps

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

2. Remove Quotation Marks (,"...") and add that
It becomes: Anita said that… (अनिता म्हणाली की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to she (referring to Anita), and saw changes to had seen in indirect speech.
It becomes: Anita said that she had seen that movie the previous night. (अनिता म्हणाली की तिने मागील रात्री तो चित्रपट पाहिला होता.)

4. Final sentence
Anita said that she had seen that movie the previous night. अनिता म्हणाली की तिने मागील रात्री तो चित्रपट पाहिला होता.

Direct Speech

🔮Ajay said, "I am going to the gym now."

Conversion Steps

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

2. Remove Quotation Marks (,"...") and add that
It becomes: Ajay said that… (अजय म्हणाला की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and Adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to he (referring to Ajay), and am going changes to was going in indirect speech.
It becomes: Ajay said that he was going to the gym. (अजय म्हणाला की तो जिमला जात होता.)

4. Final Sentence
Ajay said that he was going to the gym. अजय म्हणाला की तो जिमला जात होता.

Direct Speech

🔮Maya said, "I am watching a movie."

Conversion Steps

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

2. Remove Quotation Marks (,"...") and add that
It becomes: Maya said that… (माया म्हणाली की…)

3. Change the Pronoun and adjust the Tense
The pronoun I changes to she (referring to Maya), and am watching changes to was watching in indirect speech.
It becomes: Maya said that she was watching a movie. (माया म्हणाली की ती चित्रपट पाहत होती.)
4. Final Sentence
Maya said that she was watching a movie. माया म्हणाली की ती चित्रपट पाहत होती.