Changes in Time Expressions and Pronouns
This final page covers the changes in time expressions and pronouns when converting from direct to reported speech in English. It provides a comprehensive list of how various time and place expressions change.
Vocabulary: Time expressions are words or phrases that indicate when an action takes place.
The page includes a table showing the following changes:
- Here → There
- This/These → That/Those
- Now → Then
- Today → That day
- Yesterday → The day before
- Tomorrow → The next/following day
- Last week → The week before/the previous week
- A week ago → A week before
Highlight: Pronouns also change in reported speech to reflect the perspective of the reporter rather than the original speaker.
Examples of pronoun changes:
- I → She/He
- We → They
- My → Her/His
- Our → Their
This information is essential for students practicing reported speech exercises or preparing for reported speech tests. Understanding these changes is crucial for mastering reported speech in English.
Example: "I will do it tomorrow," she said. → She said she would do it the next day.
This comprehensive guide provides students with all the necessary information to understand and use reported speech effectively, making it an invaluable resource for English language learners.
