Reported Speech Questions
In reported speech, time and place expressions are generally changed according to the context and the tense of the reporting verb. Here are some general rules for changing time and place expressions:
1. Time expressions:
- If the reported speech is still true at the time of reporting, the time expression remains unchanged.
- If the reported speech is no longer true at the time of reporting, the time expression is usually changed to reflect the new time.
- For example, "He said, 'I will go to the party tomorrow.'" can be reported as "He said that he would go to the party the next day."
2. Place expressions:
- If the reported speech is still true at the time of reporting, the place expression remains unchanged.
- If the reported speech is no longer true at the time of reporting, the place expression is usually changed to reflect the new place.
- For example, "She said, 'I am in London.'" can be reported as "She said that she was in London."
It is important to note that these rules may vary depending on the specific context and tense of the reporting verb.