Direct and Indirect Speech – English Grammar Exercises

Instructions: Write D for Direct Speech and ID for Indirect Speech.

Ethan said, “I enjoy reading adventure stories.”
Mira said that she enjoyed reading adventure stories.
“We are waiting for the school bus,” said Zoya.
Noah said that they were waiting for the school bus.
“I have completed my homework,” said Ishaan.
Ava said that she had completed her homework.
“Will you join us for the picnic?” asked Arjun.
Arjun asked if I would join them for the picnic.
“Please close the window,” said Mrs Kapoor.
Mrs Kapoor requested me to close the window.
“What time does the train leave?” asked Lucas.
Lucas asked what time the train left.
“How beautiful the rainbow is!” exclaimed Tara.
Tara exclaimed with joy that the rainbow was very beautiful.
“Do not touch the wet paint,” said the artist.

Answers –

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

Aarav said, “I play football every evening.”
Emma said, “I am reading a novel.”
Liam said, “I have finished my science project.”
Sophia said, “I will visit my grandparents tomorrow.”
Kabir said, “We do not watch television during exams.”
Chloe said, “My brother is cleaning his room.”
Ethan said, “I have never visited Jaipur.”
Naina said, “We will organise a charity event next month.”
Ryan said, “I always reach school on time.”
Kiara said, “My mother is preparing dinner.”
Vivaan said, “I have lost my library card.”
Lily said, “We will complete the project soon.”
Aria said, “I do not like spicy food.”
Daniel said, “My friends are waiting outside.”
Myra said, “I will help you with your homework.”

Answers –

Aarav said that he played football every evening.
Emma said that she was reading a novel.
Liam said that he had finished his science project.
Sophia said that she would visit her grandparents the next day.
Kabir said that they did not watch television during exams.
Chloe said that her brother was cleaning his room.
Ethan said that he had never visited Jaipur.
Naina said that they would organise a charity event the following month.
Ryan said that he always reached school on time.
Kiara said that her mother was preparing dinner.
Vivaan said that he had lost his library card.
Lily said that they would complete the project soon.
Aria said that she did not like spicy food.
Daniel said that his friends were waiting outside.
Myra said that she would help me with my homework.

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

Rohan said, “I watched a documentary yesterday.”
Emily said, “I was preparing for my examination.”
Vihaan said, “I had completed the assignment before lunch.”
Hannah said, “We visited the museum last Sunday.”
Aarushi said, “My father was repairing the bicycle.”
Oliver said, “I did not attend the meeting.”
Saanvi said, “The children were playing in the park.”
Jacob said, “I had never seen such a tall building before.”
Mehul said, “We cleaned the classroom yesterday.”
Grace said, “My sister was learning French.”
Reyansh said, “I had forgotten my umbrella.”
Elina said, “We did not finish the game.”
Advik said, “The teacher praised our class.”
Bella said, “The workers were building a new bridge.”
Dhruv said, “I had met the principal before the function.”

Answers –

Rohan said that he had watched a documentary the previous day.
Emily said that she had been preparing for her examination.
Vihaan said that he had completed the assignment before lunch.
Hannah said that they had visited the museum the previous Sunday.
Aarushi said that her father had been repairing the bicycle.
Oliver said that he had not attended the meeting.
Saanvi said that the children had been playing in the park.
Jacob said that he had never seen such a tall building before.
Mehul said that they had cleaned the classroom the previous day.
Grace said that her sister had been learning French.
Reyansh said that he had forgotten his umbrella.
Elina said that they had not finished the game.
Advik said that the teacher had praised their class.
Bella said that the workers had been building a new bridge.
Dhruv said that he had met the principal before the function.

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Direct Speech. Use appropriate punctuation marks.

Neel said that he enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.
Isabella said that she was learning classical dance.
Kunal said that he had completed his homework before dinner.
Elena said that she would visit her aunt the next day.
Rishi said that he did not like cold coffee.
Maya said that they were planning a school trip.
Ibrahim said that he had lost his wallet.
Anya said that she would help her brother with his project.
Veer said that he played cricket every Sunday.
Julia said that her parents had bought a new car.
Yash said that he had never visited a wildlife sanctuary before.
Clara said that they would participate in the quiz competition.
Samar said that he was waiting for the school bus.
Eva said that she had finished reading the novel.
Pranav said that he would call me in the evening.

Answers –

Neel said, “I enjoy solving crossword puzzles.”
Isabella said, “I am learning classical dance.”
Kunal said, “I had completed my homework before dinner.”
Elena said, “I will visit my aunt tomorrow.”
Rishi said, “I do not like cold coffee.”
Maya said, “We are planning a school trip.”
Ibrahim said, “I have lost my wallet.”
Anya said, “I will help my brother with his project.”
Veer said, “I play cricket every Sunday.”
Julia said, “My parents have bought a new car.”
Yash said, “I have never visited a wildlife sanctuary before.”
Clara said, “We will participate in the quiz competition.”
Samar said, “I am waiting for the school bus.”
Eva said, “I have finished reading the novel.”
Pranav said, “I will call you in the evening.”

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

Ayaan asked, “Do you like reading mystery stories?”
Zoe asked, “Where do you live?”
Dev asked, “Did you complete the project?”
Nora asked, “Why are you laughing?”
Harsh asked, “Will you attend the science exhibition?”
Mila asked, “When does the train arrive?”
Ritesh asked, “Have you finished your lunch?”
Iris asked, “Who won the football match?”
Om asked, “Can you solve this puzzle?”
Layla asked, “How did you find my address?”
Aditya asked, “Were you absent yesterday?”
Freya asked, “What are you drawing?”
Tanish asked, “Has your sister reached home?”
Hazel asked, “Which book do you want?”
Krish asked, “May I borrow your dictionary?”

Answers –

Ayaan asked if I liked reading mystery stories.
Zoe asked where I lived.
Dev asked if I had completed the project.
Nora asked why I was laughing.
Harsh asked if I would attend the science exhibition.
Mila asked when the train arrived.
Ritesh asked if I had finished my lunch.
Iris asked who had won the football match.
Om asked if I could solve that puzzle.
Layla asked how I had found her address.
Aditya asked if I had been absent the previous day.
Freya asked what I was drawing.
Tanish asked if my sister had reached home.
Hazel asked which book I wanted.
Krish asked if he might borrow my dictionary.

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

The teacher said to the students, “Complete your homework before tomorrow.”
My mother said to me, “Please switch off the lights.”
The doctor said to Aryan, “Drink plenty of water.”
The coach said to the players, “Practise every day.”
The librarian said to us, “Do not make noise.”
My father said to me, “Always speak the truth.”
The guide said to the tourists, “Follow me.”
The principal said to the students, “Keep the campus clean.”
My sister said to me, “Please help me with this box.”
The traffic police officer said to the driver, “Wear your seat belt.”
The teacher said to the children, “Do not waste paper.”
My grandmother said to us, “Respect your elders.”
The captain said to the team, “Let’s play with confidence.”
The manager said to the staff, “Submit the reports today.”
My friend said to me, “Please wait for me outside.”

Answers –

The teacher instructed the students to complete their homework before the next day.
My mother requested me to switch off the lights.
The doctor advised Aryan to drink plenty of water.
The coach advised the players to practise every day.
The librarian instructed us not to make noise.
My father advised me always to speak the truth.
The guide instructed the tourists to follow him.
The principal instructed the students to keep the campus clean.
My sister requested me to help her with that box.
The traffic police officer instructed the driver to wear his seat belt.
The teacher instructed the children not to waste paper.
My grandmother advised us to respect our elders.
The captain suggested that they should play with confidence.
The manager instructed the staff to submit the reports that day.
My friend requested me to wait for her outside.

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

Rohan said, “What a beautiful sunset!”
My mother said, “Hurrah! We have won the competition.”
Siya said, “Alas! Our team has lost the match.”
The teacher said, “Bravo! You have performed very well.”
Aryan said, “What an exciting story!”
My grandmother said, “May you live a long and happy life!”
Nisha said, “How lovely these flowers are!”
The coach said, “Well done! You played brilliantly.”
Meera said, “Alas! My favourite vase is broken.”
My uncle said, “What a wonderful painting!”
The audience said, “Bravo! The musicians played beautifully.”
The old woman said, “May God bless you!”
Kabir said, “How intelligent she is!”
My sister said, “Hurrah! Our school has won the championship.”
The child said, “What a huge elephant!”

Answers –

Rohan exclaimed with admiration that the sunset was very beautiful.
My mother exclaimed with joy that they had won the competition.
Siya exclaimed with sorrow that their team had lost the match.
The teacher exclaimed with appreciation that I had performed very well.
Aryan exclaimed with excitement that it was a very exciting story.
My grandmother wished that I might live a long and happy life.
Nisha exclaimed with admiration that those flowers were very lovely.
The coach exclaimed with appreciation that they had played brilliantly.
Meera exclaimed with sorrow that her favourite vase was broken.
My uncle exclaimed with admiration that it was a wonderful painting.
The audience exclaimed with appreciation that the musicians had played beautifully.
The old woman wished that God might bless me.
Kabir exclaimed with admiration that she was very intelligent.
My sister exclaimed with joy that their school had won the championship.
The child exclaimed with wonder that it was a very huge elephant.

Instructions: Complete the indirect speech by filling in the blanks with suitable words.

Tara said, “I am hungry.”
Tara said that she ________ hungry.
Neil said, “I have completed my work.”
Neil said that he ________ completed his work.
My father said to me, “Please open the door.”
My father ________ me to open the door.
The teacher said, “Do not talk in the class.”
The teacher instructed the students ________ to talk in the class.
Aditi asked, “Where do you live?”
Aditi asked me where I ________.
Omar said, “I will visit Delhi tomorrow.”
Omar said that he would visit Delhi ________ next day.
The doctor said to Ravi, “Take this medicine regularly.”
The doctor ________ Ravi to take that medicine regularly.
Mira said, “We were playing cricket.”
Mira said that they ________ been playing cricket.
The guide said, “Follow me.”
The guide instructed us to follow ________.
Rehan asked, “Have you seen my notebook?”
Rehan asked if I ________ seen his notebook.
My grandmother said, “May God bless you!”
My grandmother ________ that God might bless me.
Sara said, “What a beautiful dress!”
Sara exclaimed with ________ that it was a very beautiful dress.
The principal said, “Submit your projects today.”
The principal instructed the students to submit their projects ________ day.
Vihaan said, “I can solve this puzzle.”
Vihaan said that he ________ solve that puzzle.
My sister said, “We are going to Jaipur next week.”
My sister said that they were going to Jaipur the ________ week.

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Instructions: Each sentence contains an error in indirect speech. Rewrite it correctly.

Arjun said that he is happy.
My mother said that she will bake a cake.
The teacher asked where are you going.
Riya said that she has completed her homework.
The doctor advised me drink more water.
Kabir asked did I know the answer.
The coach said to the players to not give up.
My father requested me that open the window.
Tara said that she can solve the problem.
The librarian instructed the students don’t make noise.
Nisha exclaimed with joy that she win the prize.
The guide told us follow him.
Aarush asked where did I buy that book.
My grandmother wished may God bless me.
The teacher said that the Earth moved around the Sun.

Answers –

Arjun said that he was happy.
My mother said that she would bake a cake.
The teacher asked where I was going.
Riya said that she had completed her homework.
The doctor advised me to drink more water.
Kabir asked if I knew the answer.
The coach instructed the players not to give up.
My father requested me to open the window.
Tara said that she could solve the problem.
The librarian instructed the students not to make noise.
Nisha exclaimed with joy that she had won the prize.
The guide told us to follow him.
Aarush asked where I had bought that book.
My grandmother wished that God might bless me.
The teacher said that the Earth moves around the Sun.

Instructions: Rewrite the following dialogue in Indirect Speech.

Dialogue 1

Aarohi said, “Have you completed the science project?”

Dev replied, “Yes, I finished it yesterday.”

Aarohi said, “Please bring it tomorrow.”

Answer-

Aarohi asked Dev if he had completed the science project. Dev replied that he had finished it the previous day. Aarohi requested him to bring it the next day.

Dialogue 2

The teacher said, “Why are you late today?”

Keshav replied, “My bus was delayed.”

The teacher said, “Be punctual from tomorrow.”

Answer

The teacher asked Keshav why he was late that day. Keshav replied that his bus had been delayed. The teacher advised him to be punctual from the next day.

Dialogue 3

Maya said, “What a beautiful painting!”

Rina replied, “Thank you.”

Maya said, “Keep practising.”

Answer

Maya exclaimed with admiration that it was a very beautiful painting. Rina thanked Maya. Maya advised Rina to keep practising.

Dialogue 4

The doctor said, “Take these medicines after meals.”

Rohan said, “Can I go to school tomorrow?”

The doctor replied, “No, take rest for two days.”

Answer

The doctor advised Rohan to take those medicines after meals. Rohan asked if he could go to school the next day. The doctor replied in the negative and advised him to take rest for two days.

Dialogue 5

The coach said, “Well done! You all played wonderfully.”

The players said, “Thank you, Sir.”

The coach said, “Continue your hard work.”

Answer

The coach exclaimed with appreciation that they had played wonderfully. The players thanked the coach. The coach advised them to continue their hard work.

Instructions: Rewrite each paragraph in Indirect Speech.

1. School Picnic

Paragraph

The class teacher said, “Next Friday we will go on a school picnic. Wear your sports uniform and carry a cap. Do not forget your lunch. We will return by 4 p.m.”

2. Library Rules

Paragraph

The librarian said, “Please keep your voices low. Return all books by Monday. Do not write on the pages. Everyone must show their library card.”

3. Art Competition

Paragraph

The art instructor said, “Today you will create a nature poster. Use only the materials provided. Do not copy anyone’s work. The best posters will be displayed in the hallway.”

4. Football Practice

Paragraph

The coach said, “We have an important match tomorrow. Reach the playground by 7 a.m. Bring your football shoes and a water bottle. Give your best effort during practice.”

5. Birthday Invitation

Paragraph

Mia said to her friends, “I’m celebrating my birthday this Saturday. Please come to my house at 5 p.m. Bring your favourite board game. We will have lots of fun.”

Answers –

1. School Picnic

The class teacher said that they would go on a school picnic the following Friday. She instructed the students to wear their sports uniform and carry a cap. She reminded them not to forget their lunch. She added that they would return by 4 p.m.

2. Library Rules

The librarian requested everyone to keep their voices low. She instructed the students to return all books by Monday and not to write on the pages. She added that everyone had to show their library card.

3. Art Competition

The art instructor said that they would create a nature poster that day. She instructed the students to use only the materials provided and not to copy anyone’s work. She added that the best posters would be displayed in the hallway.

4. Football Practice

The coach said that they had an important match the next day. He instructed the players to reach the playground by 7 a.m. and to bring their football shoes and a water bottle. He encouraged them to give their best effort during practice.

5. Birthday Invitation

Mia told her friends that she was celebrating her birthday that Saturday. She invited them to come to her house at 5 p.m. and to bring their favourite board game. She added that they would have lots of fun.

Instructions: Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech.

Arnav said, “I am learning to play the guitar.”
Elina said, “I completed my homework yesterday.”
Theo said, “I have never visited a desert.”
Jia said, “I will help you with the project tomorrow.”
Zain asked, “Do you know the answer?”
Naomi asked, “Where did you buy this dress?”
The teacher said to the students, “Keep your classroom clean.”
My father said to me, “Please lock the front door.”
The doctor said to Kavya, “Do not skip your medicines.”
The captain said, “Let’s practise for another hour.”
My sister said, “What a beautiful rainbow!”
The audience said, “Bravo! The dancers performed wonderfully.”
My grandmother said, “May you always remain happy!”
The librarian said, “The library opens at 8 a.m.”
Ryan asked, “Have you submitted your assignment?”
My mother said, “We are visiting our grandparents next weekend.”
Ethan said, “The Earth revolves around the Sun.”
The guide said to the tourists, “Follow me carefully.”
Aisha asked, “Can you help me carry this box?”
The principal said, “Congratulations! Our school has won the championship.”

Answers –

Arnav said that he was learning to play the guitar.
Elina said that she had completed her homework the previous day.
Theo said that he had never visited a desert.
Jia said that she would help me with the project the next day.
Zain asked if I knew the answer.
Naomi asked where I had bought that dress.
The teacher instructed the students to keep their classroom clean.
My father requested me to lock the front door.
The doctor advised Kavya not to skip her medicines.
The captain suggested that they should practise for another hour.
My sister exclaimed with admiration that the rainbow was very beautiful.
The audience exclaimed with appreciation that the dancers had performed wonderfully.
My grandmother wished that I might always remain happy.
The librarian said that the library opens at 8 a.m.
Ryan asked if I had submitted my assignment.
My mother said that they were visiting their grandparents the following weekend.
Ethan said that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
The guide instructed the tourists to follow him carefully.
Aisha asked if I could help her carry that box.
The principal congratulated everyone and said that their school had won the championship.