Page 2 Advanced Aspects of Reported Speech
This page delves deeper into the nuances of reported speech, focusing on changes in time expressions, pronouns, and the structure of reported questions and commands.
Time expressions undergo significant changes in reported speech to maintain the correct temporal context
Example
- "now" becomes "at that time" or "then"
- "today" changes to "that day"
- "yesterday" becomes "the day before"
The page also covers the transformation of pronouns and demonstratives
Highlight Personal pronouns and possessive adjectives change based on the context of the reported speech. For instance, "I/we" may become "he/she/they", and "my" might change to "his/her/their".
The structure of reported questions is explained, distinguishing between general yes/no questions and specific wh− questions
Definition General questions in reported speech use "if" or "whether", while specific questions retain their question word (what, who, where, etc.) but change to statement word order.
Example
Direct "Has Darina answered all the questions?"
Reported Jan asked me if/whether Darina had answered all the questions.
Finally, the page covers how to report commands
Vocabulary Commands in reported speech typically use "ask" or "tell" followed by the object and an infinitive construction.
Example
Direct "Don't take any photos of me!"
Reported Darina told the reporter not to take any photos of her.
This comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of mowa zależna angielski, equipping learners with the tools to effectively use reported speech in various contexts.