Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheet

Instructions: Complete the exercises below to practice your understanding of direct and indirect speech.

Exercise 1: Change from Direct to Indirect Speech

Rewrite the following sentences in indirect speech.

1. Direct: She said, “I am going to the store.”
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
2. Direct: He asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
3. Direct: “We will finish the project tomorrow,” they said.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
4. Direct: “I have never seen such a beautiful sunset,” she exclaimed.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
5. Direct: “Please help me with my homework,” he requested.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________

Exercise 2: Change from Indirect to Direct Speech

Rewrite the following sentences in direct speech.

1. Indirect: She said that she was feeling tired.
   • Direct: _______________________________________
2. Indirect: He told me that he would call later.
   • Direct: _______________________________________
3. Indirect: They mentioned that they were going on vacation next week.
   • Direct: _______________________________________
4. Indirect: She asked me if I could help her with the project.
   • Direct: _______________________________________
5. Indirect: He explained that he had finished the assignment.
   • Direct: _______________________________________

Exercise 3: Identify Direct and Indirect Speech

Read the following sentences and identify whether they are in direct or indirect speech. Write “Direct” or “Indirect” next to each sentence.

1. “I love reading books,” she said. __________________
2. He mentioned that he would join us for dinner. __________________
3. “Where are you going?” she asked. __________________
4. They said that they were enjoying the movie. __________________
5. “Please close the window,” he said. __________________

Exercise 4: Transform the Sentences

Transform the following sentences, paying attention to punctuation and verb tense changes.

1. “It is raining outside,” she said.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
2. He said, “I will help you tomorrow.”
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
3. “Do you want to join us?” they asked.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
4. “I can’t find my keys,” she said.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________
5. “We are having a great time,” he said.
   • Indirect: _______________________________________

Answers

Exercise 1:

1. She said that she was going to the store.
2. He asked if I was coming to the party.
3. They said that they would finish the project tomorrow.
4. She exclaimed that she had never seen such a beautiful sunset.
5. He requested me to help him with his homework.

Exercise 2:

1. She said, “I am feeling tired.”
2. He told me, “I will call later.”
3. They mentioned, “We are going on vacation next week.”
4. She asked me, “Can you help me with the project?”
5. He explained, “I have finished the assignment.”

Exercise 3:

1. Direct
2. Indirect
3. Direct
4. Indirect
5. Direct

Exercise 4:

1. She said that it was raining outside.
2. He said that he would help me tomorrow.
3. They asked if I wanted to join them.
4. She said that she couldn’t find her keys.
5. He said that they were having a great time.