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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms in brackets.

   1. Navin says that his family __________ on holiday to Kerala in January. (go/had went/will go)
   2. He asked me if I _________ chocolates. (likes/liked/had liked)
   3. Shyam told me that they ___________ in Jaipur for ten years. (have lived/had lived/are living)
   4. Manav said that he ________ in the park every morning when he was a child. (had run/run/was running)
   5. I had told my boss that I ___________ leave early that day. (will/can/would)
   6. Vinay told me that he _________ late. (will be/would be/had be)
   7. I told Kapil that there _________ every chance that he _________win. (was/is,will/would)
   8. Payal said that they _________ planning a surprise party for Rishi. (were/might/will)
2. 2.

   Rewrite the following sentences in indirect speech.

   1. Tippy said, 'I went to Pune last week.'
   2. The teacher said, 'You will need to stay back for extra classes tomorrow.'
   3. The receptionist said to the manager, 'I have booked your flight tickets for Monday.'
   4. Alia said, 'Kerala is a beautiful place.'
   5. 'We will leave early.' Father said.
   6. Nakul beamed and said, 'We are participating in the Republic Day parade.'
   7. Babita said, 'I have never traveled by air.'
   8. My teacher said to me, 'I expected you to do well.'
   9. Vicky said to Robin, 'We can do a project on recycling waste.'
   10. Lina said, 'I found the movie very entertaining.'
3. 3.

   Rewrite the following in indirect speech.

   1. Gunjan said, 'Where are the basketball matches going to be held?'
   2. 'Do you live here?' said Lata to Mira.
   3. 'May I use your pen?' Kajal said.
   4. 'When will you return my books?' Namita said to Vijay.
   5. The driver said, 'Can I leave now?'
   6. Pankaj said, 'Where did you find this tie?'
   7. The teacher said, 'Why have you been absent for so many days?'
   8. My host said, 'Are you comfortable?'
   9. She asked, 'Do you like this room?'
   10. Varun said, 'Why do you want to take up Science?'
4. 4.

   Change the following into indirect speech.

   1. Mother said, 'Go to your rooms immediately.'
   2. 'Please wait for me,' Ritu said.
   3. The child said, 'Leave me alone,please.'
   4. Rishi said, 'let's go to Ooty in the holidays.'
   5. Ritu said, 'Amit, please make noodles for dinner today.'
   6. Noori said to her secretary, 'Finish your work and leave.'
   7. Harsh said, 'Put the books back in the cupboard.'
   8. Umang said, 'Class, stand up.'
5. 5.

   Change these sentences into indirect speech.

   1. She said, 'Oh dear, I am so sad!'
   2. They said, 'What a pleasant surprise!'
   3. The student said, 'Alas! I have failed!'
   4. 'Hurrah!' said the boys, 'What a great match!'
   5. 'Oh! What a lovely sight!'exclaimed the visitors.
   6. 'O, if I was well!' said the girl.
   7. 'May you be happy!' said grandmother.
   8. Ravi said, 'I wish I could help this old man!'
   9. She said, 'I beg your pardon!'
   10. 'ou are late for the test!' said the teacher.
6. 6.

   Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

   1. The doorman said, 'May I help you, ma'am?
   2. Sagar said, 'Will you take me with you?'
   3. He said, 'Give me my coat.'
   4. he said, 'There are many stars in the sky.'
   5. Ridhi said, 'Are we going to Mumbai?'
   6. The children said, 'May we go out to play?'
   7. The girl said, 'This is the best day in my life!'
   8. 'Please come to our house,' said my neighbour.