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When someone else reports what was said , we call it reported speech . ? The reporting verb is usually in the Past Simple because the report usually refers to something that happened in the past . ? The verb in the reported sentence is usually one tense further in the past than in direct speech . Example : Mike said , "I am preparing a treasure hunt for my sister ' s birthday . " Mike said that he was preparing a treasure hunt for his sister's birthday . Note : When the report is close to the time of speaking , the reporting verb and the verb in the reported sentence do not change . When a belief or general truth is reported , the verb in the reported sentence usually ^\/ 5 > in the Present Simple . 4 The sentences below are in reported speech . Change each into direct speech . & Dr . Salomon said that he wanted to make two points . & Tanya remarked that she agreed with Dr . Salomon . 0 Mary explained that playing games helps children develop two main skills . Q Charlie Green said that kids don't get enough exercise . Example : a . Dr . Salomon ea \ d , "I want to make two p oints . " 5 Read the report of the question and answer session that followed the panel discussion . Answer the questions below , using direct speech . Eva told the audience that there was time for two questions . Ms . Hadan said that she was a mother of three teenagers . She asked Charlie Green what physical activities were good for teenagers . Mr . Green suggested an exercise class or competitive sports . Ronnie Weiss said that he was a "screenager" too . He said he had a 4-year-old brother . He asked Mary Turner which games are best for pre-school children . Mary replied that children of that age need a variety of games . Eva said that she hoped to see everyone at next month ' s panel discussion . % What did Eva say to the audience ? $ What did Ms . Hadan ask Charlie Green ? c What did Ronnie Weiss say about himself ? < 3 What did Ronnie Weiss ask Mary Turner ? Q What did Mary Turner answer Ronnie Weiss ?
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