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what base of reported speech
If we report what another person has said, we usually do not use the speaker’s exact words (direct speech), but reported (indirect) speech. Therefore, you need to learn how to transform direct speech into reported speech. The structure is a little different depending on whether you want to transform a statement, question or request.
Statements

When transforming statements, check whether you have to change:

    pronouns
    present tense verbs (3rd person singular)
    place and time expressions
    tenses.
When transforming questions, check whether you have to change:

    pronouns
    present tense verbs (3rd person singular)
    place and time expressions
    tenses.

Also note that you have to:

    transform the question into an indirect question
    use the interrogative or if / whether.
When transforming questions, check whether you have to change:

    pronouns
    place and time expressions


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