{"id":15684,"date":"2024-12-06T12:50:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T07:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=15684"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:50:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T07:20:03","slug":"reported-speech-exercises-for-class-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-exercises-for-class-9th\/","title":{"rendered":"Reported Speech Exercises For Class 9 [PDF Available]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Reported speech exercises for class 9:<\/strong> In this vast realm of <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/english-for-competitive-exams\/\"><strong>English Grammar<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>reported speech<\/strong>, commonly known as indirect speech, plays an important role in conveying information relayed from another person. However, for class 9 students, grasping the nuances of reported speech is essential for <strong>effective communication<\/strong> and comprehension. The blog article below aims to provide class 9 students with engaging exercises to solidify their preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-reported-speech\"><span id=\"what-is-reported-speech\">What is Reported Speech?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford Learner\u2019s Dictionary definition of reported speech is \u201c A report of what somebody has said that does not use their exact words.\u201d As per the Macmillan Dictionary, the words that you use to report what someone else has said are known are reported speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some examples of reported speech to get a basic idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct Speech:<\/strong> \u201cI like pizza,\u201d she said.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reported Speech:<\/strong> She said she liked pizza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct Speech:<\/strong> \u201cWe will go to the beach tomorrow,\u201d they said.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reported Speech:<\/strong> They said they would go to the beach the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>MUST READ! Reported Speech: Definition, Rules, Usage with Examples, Tips, Exercises for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reported-speech-rules-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reported Speech Rules to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common rules for changing direct speech to reported speech: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f We use conjunctions like \u2018if\u2019, and \u2018whether\u2019 after the reporting verb in reported speech<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f The reporting verb\u2019s tense is never altered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f The verb of reporting varies according to sense: it can be told, inquired, asked, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f First and foremost, we do not use inverted commas in reported speech which must be clear from the example given above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts\/\">Useful Idioms for IELTS Exams That Will Boost Your Score<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quiz-for-reported-speech-exercises-for-class-9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiz for Reported Speech Exercises for Class 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quiz on reported speech for students. Each question presents a direct speech statement, and you need to rewrite it in reported speech. Choose the correct option for each question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 1:<\/strong><br>Direct Speech: \u201cI love playing the guitar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) He loves playing the guitar.<br>b) I love playing the guitar.<br>c) He loved playing the guitar.<br>d) I loved playing the guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 2:<\/strong> <br>Direct Speech: \u201cWe are going to the park tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) They are going to the park tomorrow. <br>b) We were going to the park tomorrow. <br>c) They were going to the park tomorrow. <br>d) We go to the park tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 3:<br><\/strong>Direct Speech: \u201cShe said, \u2018I have already finished my homework.'\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) She said that she already finished her homework.<br>b) She said that she had already finished her homework.<br>c) She says that she finished her homework already.<br>d) She said that she has already finished her homework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 4:<br><\/strong>Direct Speech: \u201cThe teacher exclaimed, \u2018What a wonderful painting!'\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) The teacher exclaimed that it was a wonderful painting.<br>b) The teacher exclaimed what a wonderful painting it was.<br>c) The teacher exclaimed that what a wonderful painting.<br>d) The teacher exclaimed a wonderful painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 5:<br><\/strong>Direct Speech: \u201cI will call you later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) He said that he will call you later.<br>b) He said that he would call you later.<br>c) He says that he will call you later.<br>d) He says that he would call you later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 6:<br><\/strong>Direct Speech: \u201cThey said, \u2018We haven\u2019t received the email.'\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) They said that they haven\u2019t received the email.<br>b) They said that they didn\u2019t receive the email.<br>c) They said that they hadn\u2019t received the email.<br>d) They say that they haven\u2019t received the email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 7:<br><\/strong>Direct Speech: \u201cTom said, \u2018I can swim.'\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) Tom said that he could swim.<br>b) Tom says that he could swim.<br>c) Tom said that he can swim.<br>d) Tom says that he can swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>b) I love playing the guitar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a) They are going to the park tomorrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b) She said that she had already finished her homework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b) The teacher exclaimed what a wonderful painting it was.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b) He said that he would call you later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>c) They said that they hadn\u2019t received the email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a) Tom said that he could swim.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/50-examples-of-direct-and-indirect-speech-interrogative-sentences\/\">50 Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech Interrogative Sentences<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-1-change-direct-speech-to-reported-speech\"><span id=\"exercise-1-change-direct-speech-to-reported-speech\">Exercise 1: Change Direct Speech to Reported Speech<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following are some useful reported speech exercises for class 9. Convert the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: She said, \u201cI am going to the store.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She said that she was going to the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: He said, \u201cI will finish the project by Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: He said that he would finish the project by Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cWe have completed our homework,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: They said that they had completed their homework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cThey are coming to the party,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She said that they were coming to the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI can speak French,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: He said that he could speak French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reported Speech\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VzDQPeHFNM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Credits: Easy English<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-2-choose-the-correct-reported-speech\"><span id=\"exercise-2-choose-the-correct-reported-speech\">Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Reported Speech<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read the following sentences and choose the correct reported speech option:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI saw Sarah yesterday,\u201d Tom said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) Tom said he had seen Sarah yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) Tom said he sees Sarah yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: a) Tom said he had seen Sarah yesterday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019m going to the cinema tonight,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) She said she was going to the cinema that night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) She said she is going to the cinema tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: a) She said she was going to the cinema that night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cWe will travel to Paris next week,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) They said they will travel to Paris next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) They said they would travel to Paris the following week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: b) They said they would travel to Paris the following week.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI have finished my work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) He said he has finished his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) He said he had finished his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: b) He said he had finished his work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019m cooking dinner right now,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) She said she was cooking dinner right then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b) She said she is cooking dinner right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer: a) She said she was cooking dinner right then.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Must Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/subject-verb-agreement\/\"><strong>Subject-Verb Agreement: Definition, 12 Rules & Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-3-create-reported-speech\"><span id=\"exercise-3-create-reported-speech\">Exercise 3: Create Reported Speech<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Form reported speech for the following direct speech sentences:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cShe will be here soon,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: He mentioned that she would be there soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI don\u2019t like seafood,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She expressed that she didn\u2019t like seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cThey were studying in the library,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: He mentioned that they had been studying in the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cI am working on a new project,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She mentioned that she was working on a new project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Speech<\/strong>: \u201cWe have completed the assignment,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: They confirmed that they had completed the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/blog\/tenses-rule\/\"><strong>Tenses Rules: Charts, Examples, Types [PDF Available]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exercise-4-fill-in-the-blanks-with-the-appropriate-reported-speech\"><span id=\"exercise-4-fill-in-the-blanks-with-the-appropriate-reported-speech\">Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks with the Appropriate Reported Speech<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Practise the following direct sentences to appropriate report speech.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said, \u201cI have been to Paris before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She mentioned that she had been to Paris before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will come early,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: They said that they would come early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s writing a novel,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: She mentioned that he was writing a novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI won\u2019t be able to attend the meeting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: He said that he wouldn\u2019t be able to attend the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were watching a movie,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reported Speech<\/strong>: They mentioned that they had been watching a movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0Adjective: Definition, Usage, Example, Forms, Types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exercise-5-convert-sentences-to-indirect-speech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 5: Convert Sentences to Indirect Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Change the following sentences into indirect speech:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He said, \u201cHonesty is the best policy.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He said, \u201cThe sun rises in the east.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rakesh said, \u201cI am an early riser.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She said, \u201cGod is omnipresent.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0The teacher said, \u201cThe First World War started in 1914.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Answers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. He said that honesty was the best policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2. He said that the sun rises in the east. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Rakesh said that he was an early riser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. She said that God is omnipresent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The teacher said that the First World War had started in 1914.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/types-of-reported-speech\/\">Exploring the Types of Reported Speech: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exercise-6-change-into-reported-speech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 6: Change Into Reported Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read the following sentences and convert them into reported speech.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rahul said, \u201cI get up early every morning.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew said, \u201cI can do this work.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priya said, \u201cIt is hot outside.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raj said to Marie, \u201cI will go to London tomorrow.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archie said to me, \u201cI will cook today\u2019s dinner.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Your Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rahul said that he got up early every morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Andrew said that he could do that work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priya said that it was hot outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raj informed Marie that he would go to London the next day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archie said to me that he would cook that day\u2019s dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Must Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-for-class-10\/\">Reported Speech For Class 10: Exciting Exercises with Answers [PDF]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exercise-7-convert-sentences-to-indirect-speech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 7: Convert Sentences to Indirect Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Convert the following direct speech sentences into indirect speech.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct Speech: \u201cI love playing basketball,\u201d said Sarah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Speech: \u201cWe are going to visit Paris next month,\u201d said Tom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Speech: \u201cShe has already finished her homework,\u201d said Jack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Speech: \u201cThey will arrive at 9 o\u2019clock,\u201d said the receptionist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Speech: \u201cI have never been to Japan,\u201d said Emily.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sarah said that she loved playing basketball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom said that they were going to visit Paris the following month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack said that she had already finished her homework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The receptionist said that they would arrive at 9 o\u2019clock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily said that she had never been to Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exercise-8-complete-the-sentences-to-reported-speech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise 8: Complete the Sentences to Reported Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Exercise-on-Reported-Speech.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Exercise-on-Reported-Speech.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-250d4cb4-12bf-40cc-9530-9e192d338ff5\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Exercise-on-Reported-Speech.pdf\">Exercise-on-Reported-Speech<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnbloglearn.leverageedu.com\/explore\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Exercise-on-Reported-Speech.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-250d4cb4-12bf-40cc-9530-9e192d338ff5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733469213235\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Reported Speech?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reported speech is a way of conveying what someone said without directly quoting their exact words. It involves changing the original sentence\u2019s structure, tense, and pronouns to fit the new context. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700892662938\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the purpose of reported speech exercises?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reported speech exercises help reinforce understanding of how to report what someone else has said. They aid in learning how to shift verb tenses, pronouns, time expressions, and other changes when reporting speech.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700892668437\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I convert direct speech to reported speech?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When converting direct speech to reported speech, pay attention to the changes in verb tenses, pronouns, time expressions, and other relevant modifications based on the context and the tense used in the original sentence.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1700892673541\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are common changes in reported speech?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common changes include the shift of tenses (present to past, future to conditional), pronoun changes, changes in time expressions (today to that day, tomorrow to the next day), and changes in modal verbs (can to could, will to would, etc.).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733469279713\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there any exceptions to the rules of Reported Speech?<\/strong><br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Universal Truths:<\/strong> These remain unchanged. Example: Direct: \u201cThe Earth revolves around the Sun.\u201d Indirect: He said that the Earth revolves around the Sun.<br\/>\u00a0<br\/><strong>Specific Tenses:<\/strong> Sometimes, the original tense is retained if it\u2019s still relevant to the present context.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733469318910\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I report orders and requests?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To report orders, use verbs like \u2018ordered\u2019, \u2018commanded\u2019, \u2018instructed\u2019. <br\/><em>Example:<\/em> Direct: \u201cClose the door!\u201d Indirect: He ordered me to close the door.<br\/><br\/>To report requests, use verbs like \u2018requested\u2019, \u2018asked\u2019, \u2018begged\u2019. <br\/><em>Example:<\/em> Direct: \u201cPlease help me.\u201d Indirect: He requested me to help him.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733469373865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens to time and place references in reported speech?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Time and place references often change to reflect the new context. <br\/><em>Now<\/em> becomes <em>then<\/em><br\/><em>Today<\/em> becomes <em>that day<\/em><br\/><em>Yesterday<\/em> becomes <em>the previous day<\/em><br\/><em>Tomorrow<\/em> becomes <em>the next day<\/em><br\/><em>Here<\/em> becomes <em>there<\/em><br\/><em>This<\/em> becomes <em>that<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Explore more blogs on Reported Speech <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Guide with Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/change-sentences-into-indirect-speech\/\"><strong>How to Change Sentences into Indirect Speech<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/examples-of-direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises\/\"><strong>Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/50-examples-of-direct-and-indirect-speech-interrogative-sentences\/\"><strong>Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech Interrogative Sentences<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-rules\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Rules & Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/types-of-reported-speech\/\"><strong>Types of Reported Speech<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-exercises-for-class-9th\/\"><strong>Reported Speech Exercises For Class 9<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/reported-speech-interrogative\/\"><strong>Reported Speech Interrogative: Rules, Examples & Exercise<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-indirect-speech-questions\/\"><strong>Direct And Indirect Speech Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/direct-and-indirect-speech-exercises-with-answers-for-class-12\/\"><strong>Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises With Answers for Class 12<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this blog has provided you with all the necessary information on <em>reported speech exercises for class 9<\/em>. 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