How do you form and use reported opinions and beliefs in grammar syntax?

To form and use reported opinions and beliefs in grammar syntax, we need to follow certain rules and structures.

When reporting someone's opinion or belief, we usually use reporting verbs such as "say," "believe," "think," "feel," or "consider." These verbs are followed by a that-clause or a wh-clause (starting with words like "what," "who," "where," etc.) that represents the reported opinion or belief.

Here are some examples to illustrate the formation and usage:

1. Direct speech: "I think she is a talented singer."
Reported speech: He said that he thought she was a talented singer.

2. Direct speech: "They believe that climate change is a serious issue."
Reported speech: She said that they believed climate change was a serious issue.

3. Direct speech: "What do you think about the new movie?"
Reported speech: He asked me what I thought about the new movie.

4. Direct speech: "I feel that we should take a vacation."
Reported speech: She mentioned that she felt they should take a vacation.

Note that when reporting opinions and beliefs, we may need to make changes to the verb tense, pronouns, and adverbs of time and place to match the context of the reported speech. Additionally, reported opinions and beliefs are often introduced by reporting verbs in the past tense.

It is important to remember that reported opinions and beliefs are subjective and may not always reflect the speaker's own thoughts or beliefs. Therefore, it is crucial to accurately represent the reported speech while maintaining the appropriate grammar syntax.