To rewrite the sentences using reported speech, we need to change the direct quotes into indirect speech. This involves:
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Changing the tense of the verb (if necessary).
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Adjusting pronouns if they refer to different people.
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Removing quotation marks and replacing them with a reporting verb like "said," "asked," etc.
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Adjusting time expressions if applicable.
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. “The stairs are too steep!” he cried.
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Direct Speech: He cried, "The stairs are too steep!"
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Reported Speech: He cried that the stairs were too steep.
Answer: He cried that the stairs were too steep.
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2. “I don’t need a car,” Mary said.
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Direct Speech: Mary said, "I don’t need a car."
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Reported Speech: Mary said she didn’t need a car.
Answer: Mary said she didn’t need a car.
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3. Pete said, “I love blue cheese.”
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Direct Speech: Pete said, "I love blue cheese."
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Reported Speech: Pete said he loved blue cheese.
Answer: Pete said he loved blue cheese.
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4. “Your door is broken,” she said.
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Direct Speech: She said, "Your door is broken."
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Reported Speech: She said her door was broken.
Answer: She said her door was broken.
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5. Janet said, “That’s the best book.”
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Direct Speech: Janet said, "That’s the best book."
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Reported Speech: Janet said that was the best book.
Answer: Janet said that was the best book.
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6. “The news is boring,” he whispered.
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Direct Speech: He whispered, "The news is boring."
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Reported Speech: He whispered that the news was boring.
Answer: He whispered that the news was boring.
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7. “I need your help,” said his dad.
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Direct Speech: His dad said, "I need your help."
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Reported Speech: His dad said he needed his help.
Answer: His dad said he needed his help.
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Final Answers:
1. He cried that the stairs were too steep.
2. Mary said she didn’t need a car.
3. Pete said he loved blue cheese.
4. She said her door was broken.
5. Janet said that was the best book.
6. He whispered that the news was boring.
7. His dad said he needed his help.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{He cried that the stairs were too steep.} \\
2. \text{Mary said she didn’t need a car.} \\
3. \text{Pete said he loved blue cheese.} \\
4. \text{She said her door was broken.} \\
5. \text{Janet said that was the best book.} \\
6. \text{He whispered that the news was boring.} \\
7. \text{His dad said he needed his help.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable worksheet reported speech.
