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2. Time for grammar

A. Engage yourself

Read the news report in the text and note down the sentences in direct speech.

B. Study

Go through the following examples and do the activities that follows.

Direct speech Reported speech

Ramdev said, "I'm doing yoga". Ramdev said that he was doing yoga.

Haridev asked, "Are you a student?" Haridev asked if you were a student.

Sarita asked, "Where do you live?" Sarita asked where I lived.
Anuj said to me, "You're lucky." Anuj told me that I was lucky.

1. Change the following sentences into reported speech.

(a) Purna said, "I've done my homework."

(b) Rita said to me, "What's your name?"

(c) The teacher said to the students, "Stand up."

(d) The father said to his daughter, "I'm happy with you".

(e) Kamala asked, "Have you finished your homework?"
2. Now share the ideas and report to each other what your parents tell you.

Example: You are my precious child.

My mother told me that I was her precious child.

(a) I can lose everything in the world easily; but not you.

(b) I hope you will fulfil my dream and will be a great person.
(c) You will raise our name and fame in the near future.

(d) Respect your elders and love your youngers.

(e) I think career comes first over others.
(f) Don't waste your time and money in this way.

(g) What are you doing now?

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