Lahore Grammar School

42-B/III, Gulberg III, Lahore

REVISION MARCH SESSIONAL 2019-2020
DIRECT/INDIRECT SPEECH

Rewrite the following sentences changing the direct speech

to indirect speech and indirect speech to direct speech.

1. The maid said, ‘All the windows have been washed thoroughly.’

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2. The mother told the children to stay away from the wet floor.

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3. The traveler asked the boy, ‘Does this road lead to the inn?’

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4. The doctor said to the patient, ‘Take your medicines without fail.’

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5. The clever fox said to the foolish crow, ‘Will you sing a song for me?’

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6. The manager said to the customers that the staff was on an indefinite
strike.

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7. The young girl asked the man, ‘Will you do me a favour?’

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8. The fisherman said, ‘I haven’t caught any fish today.’

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