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Study Time
Go through the following examples and do the activity that follows:

Direct speech Reported Speech

Sanskrit says that he is doing his
Sanskrit says, “I’m doing my best.”
best.

Sapu said, “He plays soccer very Sapu said that he played soccer
well.” very well.

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Prem said to Akhil, “I have planned Prem told Akhil that he had
to publish a book.” planned to publish a book.

Tuleshwor said to Madan, “When Tuleshwor asked Madan when
will you meet us?” he would meet them.

Sikha said to students, “Maintain Sikha commanded students to
silence.” maintain silence.

Roojina said to Rajiv, “Can you Roojina requested Rajiv to help
please help me tomorrow?” her the next day.

Suraj said to Aashakti, “You were Suraj told Aashakti that she had
kind to me.” been kind to him.

a. Change the following into indirect speech:
i. Yangchen says, “I don’t like to study all the time.”

ii. Prithvi will say, “He can’t win me.”
iii. Priyanka said, “Sarita likes to dance with me.”

iv. Dinesh said to his friends, “Wood floats in water; iron sinks.”
v. Sharmila said to Suman, “I will tell you my top secret tomorrow.”

vi. Benju said to Julia, “Bhawani joined university last year.”
vii. Padma said to her son, “Don’t waste food.”

viii. Harimaya said to Phiroj, “What were you doing when I knocked
at the door?”

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