Changing Narration

Assertive Sentence

Change of PERSONAL PRONOUN: 

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) Nadim says, "I am fine."  

2) Rudro says, “My mother loves me.”

3) The men say, “Trees help us.”  

4) Doctors say, “We help our people.”

5) He says, “I am old.” 

6) Rakhi says to Dipu, “You are wise.” 

7) Salam says to Rina, "You did not call me.” 

8) The man says to Kalam, "You have not sent me the letter".   

9) They say to me, “You have done well.”  

10) Rahima says to Mamun, "Your father goes to my office." 

11) I say to my friend, “They will go there.” 

12) Rekha says, “They like the place.”

13) Karim says, “He was right."  

14) Anwar says to them, "They were absent from the class."  

Change of TENSE:

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) Latif will say, “I like banana.”

2) He says, “I am quite happy here.” 

3) Mita says, “I did it.”

4) Ali says, “I did not play.” CB—1990

5) The father says to his son, “Tomorrow you are going to get a nice pen.” CB—1991

6) He said, “I am old.” 

7) Sathi said to her mother, "I want to go." 

8) Kamal said to Hamid, “You are mistaken.” JB—1990

9) He said to them, “I have come to see you.” JB—1989

10) Shamsul said, “I have been there.” DB—1991

11) He said, “I am reading a book.” DB—1991

12) He said, “I have been entertained.” DB—1990

13) He said, “I have been working since sunrise.” DB—1989

14) The teacher said to the boy, “I know your father.” CB—1990

15) My friend said, “I have already finished my work.” CB—1989

16) Nasima said, “I am going to Dhaka tomorrow.” RB—1990

17) Bashir said, "I went to school.”   

18) He said to us, "I did not read the book.”  

19) He said to us, “I waited an hour.” DB—1993

20) My father said to me, “I bought the book yesterday.” DB—1990

21) He said to us, “I waited an hour.” CB—1992

22) He said to her, “I was well yesterday but today I am rather sick.” JB—1990

23) He said, “I was late.” 

24) Anwar said to them, "You were absent from the class."   

25) Karim said, “I was right."   

26) Nabil said, "I was fine.”   

27) Kabari said to me, "I was sick.”  

28) Kabir said to me, "You were right.”

29) He said, “I had done it.” 

30) The teacher said, "The earth moves round the sun." 

31) The teacher said, “Ice floats on water.” 

32) The man said to the children, “Allah is kind".   

33) Rahman said to Mamun, "The moon goes round the earth." 

34) The teacher said, "The earth is a planet."  

35) Keats said, "Beauty is truth and truth is beauty." 

36) The teacher said, “Time and tide waits for none.” DB—1990

37) The teacher said to the students, “The more you read, the more you learn.” DB—1989

38) Father said, “Necessity knows no law.” RB—1991

39) The teacher said, “All men are equal in the eye of law.” RB—1990

40) The teacher said, “Allah is everywhere.” JB—1991

Change of MODAL VERB: 

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) He said to me, “I shall help you."   

2) He said to me, “They will help you." 

3) He said to me, "I cannot see the boy going".

4) Salam said to Sabina, "They may not call me.”  

5) Salam said to Sabina, "They must call me.” 

6) He said, "I might go to the cinema". 

7) Amina said to her father, “I shall go to bed now.” DB—1992

8) He said, “I shall go home tomorrow.” CB—1989

9) Amina said to her father, “I shall go to bed now.” RB—1992

10) Amina said to her father, “I shall go to bed now.” JB—1992

11) He said to you, “Arif came yesterday but will go tomorrow.”JB—1991

12) The teacher promised, “If you will come tomorrow, I will explain it.” JB—1989

Imperative Sentence

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) He said to me, "Do it now".

2) My brother said to me, "Go home at once". 

3) Father said to me, "Never go there".

4) The teacher said to us “Do not tell a lie".

5) The man said to me, "Please help me”.

6) He said, "Let us do it".

7) He said to me, “Let us go there".

8) The Chairman said, “Let us settle the dispute.” DB—1990

9) He said to his friend, “Let us play now.” DB—1989

10) The Chairman said to the members, “Let us drop the matter today.” CB—1993

11) They said, “Let us have a dance.” CB—1991

12) Rahim said to you, “Let us go out for a walk.” CB—1989

13) He said, “Let us start the work without delay.” RB—1990

14) He said, "Let him do it".

15) The boy said to me, "Let me read now".

16) He said to me, "Please let me go there".

17) He said, "Let me have some milk".

18) She said to me, "Let me read the story". 

19) He said, "Let me come in". 

20) He said to his father, “Let the boys play in our field.”

21) The boy said, “Let me have a pencil.” CB—1991

22) The prisoner said to the judge, “Let me see my mother.” CB—1990

23) They said, “Let him say whatever he likes.” RB—1989

24) They said to me, “Let them say whatever they like.” JB—1990

25) The general said to the soldiers, “March on".

26) They said, "Come again.”

27) The captain said to the soldiers, “March on.”  DB—1992

28) The teacher said to the boys, “Stop writing.” CB—1991

29) The captain said to the soldiers, “March on.” RB—1993

30) The woman said to Tareq, “Taste the food.” RB—1991

31) The teacher said to Mina, “Read this book.” RB—1989

32) “Be quiet and listen to me,” said the teacher. RB—1989

33) I said to him, “Do not run in the sun.” JB—1991

34) The teacher said to the students, “Listen to me.” RB—1991

Change of Vocative Case:

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) The captain said, "Soldiers, march on".

2) The leader said, "Friends, listen to me".

3) The student said to the Headmaster, "Excuse me, Sir".

4) He said, “Thank you, Mr. Henry.” JB—1991

5) My mother said to me, “Be polite to the elders, my child.” JB—1990

6) He said, “Tell me, boy, is the miller within?” JB—1989

7) “Run away, children,” said their mother. JB—1989

8) I said, “Come in, my friend.” DB—1989

9) He said, "Let us try again".  

10) He said to me, “Let us walk fast". 

Interrogative Sentence

YES/NO QUESTION

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) Nadim said to Nadia, “Are you reading now?”

2) We said to them, "Have you seen the man?" 

3) He said to me "Is your father at home?"  

4) He said to me, "Are you waiting for me?"  

5) The boy said to Hafiz, “Will you help me?” 

6) The man said to his brother, "Can you do it alone?"

7) He said to me, "Do you know me?"

8) He said to me, "Why do you go there?" 

9) He said to me, "Do you not go there?"

10) Selim said to Anarkoli, “Don’t you love me?”

11) He said to me, "Did you write a letter?"  

12) The stranger said to me, "Did you not see me?" 

13) My mother said to me, “Will you go to school tomorrow?” DB—1993

14) He said to me, “Do you want any help?” DB—1991

15) Mr. Bari said to me, “Are all the bananas being taken to Dhaka?” CB—1991

16) The postman said, “May I come in?” CB—1991

17) You said to me, “Would you help me, please?” CB—1989

18) My father said to me, “Will you go to school tomorrow?” RB—1992

19) Mother said to me, “Did you go to school yesterday.” RB—1990

20) He said to me, “Can I help you?” RB—1989

21) He said to us, “Have you done your duties?” JB—1991

WH-QUESTION

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

1) The man said to Shaila, “What are you reading now?”

2) I said to him, "When will you go there?"  

3) They said to us, "How will you sink a tube-well?”  

4) The man said to the boy, "When will you go home?"  

5) Karim said to Asif, “When will you return the book?”

6) He said to me, "Why did you go there?"

7) The lady said to her husband, “How did you manage it?" 

8) He said to me, "When did you do the work?" 

9) He says to Nadia, "Why did you go there?"

10) He says to me, "When did you get up?"

11) The passenger said to the porter, “When will the train arrive?” DB—1990

12) He said to me, “Which book do you want?” DB—1989

13) He said to me, “Where did you go yesterday?” DB—1989

14) They said to us, “Why did you write those letters to us?” CB—1993

15) Anwar said to Arif, “Where have you come from?” CB—1990

16) Tareq said to Rafiq, “Why do you always think about the bad side of things?”CB—1990

17) My mother said to me, “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” CB—1989

18) The officer said to Reza, “Why have you come here?” RB—1991

19) They said to us, “Why did you write those letters to us?” JB—1993

20) They said to us, “When will you return home?” JB—1990

21) He said to me, “When will the next letter come?” JB—1989