king thundered, “Let those who insult me know that I shall not tolerate it.” . The teacher told the children, “Please do not eat raw and overripe fruit.” . The doctor said, “Let the child take rest for some time now.” . The accused said, “Your Majesty, please do not put me to death.
I promise I shall never repeat such a crime in the future. You should show mercy on me.” . The master said, “Listen to my lecture attentively, note down all the main points and get prepared to answer my questions.” b. Report the following sentences.
. The teacher explained, “It snows in the mountains is the winter”. . My grandmother informed me, “A diamond in the hardest element.” .
My friend often tells me, “All that glitters is not gold.” . The tourist guide pointed at the temple and said, “These temples were built during the Chola era.” . The teacher told the class, “Knowledge is power.” Mahesh says, “I have a headache.” Mahesh says that he has a headache. He says, “I am coming.” He says that his is coming.
The doctor tells, “Your mother is sick.” The doctor tells that my mother is sick. She will say, “I don’t like pizzas.” She will say that she doesn’t like pizzas. The child will say, “I cannot write fast.” The child will say that it cannot write fast. 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page c.
Change the following into indirect speech. . The boys says, “I am very nervous to attend school.” . They will say, “We will not be able to come home early for dinner.” .
We say, “We cannot live without water.” . The forgetful old lady always questions me, “Where do you live?” . My aunt will say, “I am fed up of your pranks.” d. Read the following passage and rewrite in reported speech.
. “ Have you finished reading the book, Mohan?” said Mr. Mani to his son. “ No dad”, said Mohan, feeling ashamed.
“Why not, Mohan?” “ Because it is not interesting dad, and I am sure