Reported Speech Questions Long
When reporting reported speech in reported indirect questions, there are a few key steps to follow.
Firstly, it is important to understand that reported indirect questions are used when we want to report a question that someone else has asked.
To report reported speech in reported indirect questions, we need to make some changes to the original question.
1. Reporting verb: Begin by introducing the reported indirect question with an appropriate reporting verb such as 'asked', 'wondered', 'inquired', or 'wanted to know'.
2. Reporting clause: Next, include a reporting clause that indicates who asked the original question. For example, "He asked me", "She wondered", or "They wanted to know".
3. Introductory phrase: Use an introductory phrase to introduce the reported indirect question. Common introductory phrases include 'I asked', 'He wanted to know', or 'She wondered'.
4. Reporting word order: Change the word order of the original question to a statement word order. This means that the subject comes before the verb. For example, change "Did you go to the party?" to "He asked me if I had gone to the party."
5. Reporting verb tense: Adjust the verb tense in the reported indirect question to reflect the time of the original question. For example, change "Are you coming tomorrow?" to "She wondered if I was coming the next day."
6. Reporting pronouns and time expressions: Make necessary changes to pronouns and time expressions to match the reported indirect question. For example, change "Where are you going?" to "He asked me where I was going."
Overall, when reporting reported speech in reported indirect questions, it is important to use an appropriate reporting verb, include a reporting clause, use an introductory phrase, change the word order, adjust the verb tense, and make necessary changes to pronouns and time expressions.