Reported speech (also called indirect speech) conveys what someone said without quoting them directly. Tenses typically shift back, pronouns change, and time/place expressions adjust. It is a fundamental skill for academic and professional writing.
Practice
Direct: "I work in finance." → Reported: "She said she ___ in finance."
He told me heto finish the project by Friday.
Report this statement — put in the correct order: Direct: "I have never been to Japan."
Direct: "I will call you tomorrow." → Reported: "He said he would call ___ the following day."
She said she would send the files.
Report: "I'll be here tomorrow." → put in the correct order:
Direct: "I am studying for the exam." → Reported: "He said he ___ for the exam."
They told us theythe contract before signing it.
Report this statement — put in the correct order: Direct: "My car broke down this morning."
Report: "I must finish this by Monday." → put in the correct order: