Reported Speech Questions Medium
When reporting exclamations in indirect speech, we usually use the reporting verb "exclaimed" or "said" followed by the conjunction "that." The exclamation mark is replaced with a full stop. The word order and tense may also change depending on the situation. For example:
Direct speech: "What a beautiful sunset!" she exclaimed.
Indirect speech: She exclaimed that it was a beautiful sunset.
Direct speech: "I can't believe it!" he said.
Indirect speech: He said that he couldn't believe it.
It is important to note that the intensity of the exclamation may be lost in indirect speech, so it is essential to choose appropriate reporting verbs and adverbs to convey the speaker's emotion accurately.