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What is the tree diagram for an indirect speech?

An indirect speech tree diagram typically branches into reported speech and reporting verb. The reported speech branch includes the actual spoken words being reported, while the reporting verb branch includes the verb used to convey that speech. The tree diagram can further branch into tenses, pronoun changes, and any other modifications required.


Is the word report a verb?

Yes it can be a noun or a verb. Verb forms are - report reports reported reporting.


How do you change the imperative sentence to reported speech?

To change an imperative sentence to reported speech, you would typically use a reporting verb such as "ask" or "tell" followed by "to + base form of the verb." For example, "She said, 'Please close the door'" would become "She asked me to close the door."


Explain Transformation of direct assertive sentence into indirect narration?

Transformation of a direct assertive sentence into indirect narration involves reporting what someone said without using their exact words. The reported speech is usually introduced with a reporting verb, such as "said" or "told." The verb tense, pronouns, and adverbs may need to be changed to match the new context. Additionally, the word order may change, with reported questions becoming statements and reported commands becoming requests or suggestions.


How can you turn direct speech to reported speech?

To turn direct speech to reported speech, you need to change the pronouns and verb tenses, and often introduce reporting verbs like "said" or "told." For example, a direct speech sentence like "She said, 'I am going to the store.'" can be turned into reported speech as "She said that she was going to the store."

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How do you use reported and a sentence?

The word "reported" is the past participle, past tense of the verb to report. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Example sentences:We reported the incident to management. (verb)The reported incident led to an investigation. (adjective)


What kind of verb is reported?

It is the past tense form of report. Report is a regular verb.


What is the verb form of report?

report is a verb report - I report to the probation officer everyday. reported - I reported late yesterday. reporting - I have been reporting for 3 months now


What is the tree diagram for an indirect speech?

An indirect speech tree diagram typically branches into reported speech and reporting verb. The reported speech branch includes the actual spoken words being reported, while the reporting verb branch includes the verb used to convey that speech. The tree diagram can further branch into tenses, pronoun changes, and any other modifications required.


Is the word report a verb?

Yes it can be a noun or a verb. Verb forms are - report reports reported reporting.


Has reported is what type of phrase?

Someone must be doing the Basic Grammar and Composition MCI and your a tool.


What part of speech is reporter?

"Reported" is the past tense (or past participle) of the root verb "report."


How do you change the imperative sentence to reported speech?

To change an imperative sentence to reported speech, you would typically use a reporting verb such as "ask" or "tell" followed by "to + base form of the verb." For example, "She said, 'Please close the door'" would become "She asked me to close the door."


What is reported speech in grammar?

Describing what someone else said such as "He said I was wrong"


Is illegal a noun or a verb?

The word illegal is both a noun (a person who has entered a country unlawfully) and an adjective (describes a noun as prohibited by law), not a verb. Another noun form is an illegality.


Explain Transformation of direct assertive sentence into indirect narration?

Transformation of a direct assertive sentence into indirect narration involves reporting what someone said without using their exact words. The reported speech is usually introduced with a reporting verb, such as "said" or "told." The verb tense, pronouns, and adverbs may need to be changed to match the new context. Additionally, the word order may change, with reported questions becoming statements and reported commands becoming requests or suggestions.


Is reports an adverb?

No, it is not. It can be a verb (to notify, or announce) or a noun (announcement, treatise, or a sharp crack of a sound). The adjective reported (past participle) has the adverb form reportedly.