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Change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech. Great people never say, 'We are busy and we don't have time.' (A) Great people never said that they are busy and they don't have time. (B) Great people never say that they are busy and they don't have time. (C) Great people will never say that they are being busy and they don't have time. (D) Great people would never say that they are busy and they don't have any time.

Name: Problem 82, Chapter 1: Computer Science and Information Technology
Uploaded: 2022-01-02T13:36:12-08:00
Duration: 1 min 21 s
Channel: Mayank Tripathi

   Change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech.
Great people never say, 'We are busy and we don't have time.'
(A) Great people never said that they are busy and they don't have time.
(B) Great people never say that they are busy and they don't have time.
(C) Great people will never say that they are being busy and they don't have time.
(D) Great people would never say that they are busy and they don't have any time.

Computer Science and Information Technology

Trishna Knowledge… 2018 Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 82

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01/02/2022

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Change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech. Great people never say, 'We are busy and we don't have time.' (A) Great people never said that they are busy and they don't have time. (B) Great people never say that they are busy and they don't have time. (C) Great people will never say that they are being busy and they don't have time. (D) Great people would never say that they are busy and they don't have any time.

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Key Concepts

Direct Speech

Direct speech involves quoting the exact words spoken by someone, usually enclosed within quotation marks. This form presents the speaker's words without any alterations or interpretations.

Indirect Speech

Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, conveys what someone said without quoting their exact words. It often involves rephrasing and adjusting the tense, pronouns, and other elements to fit the reporting context.

Sequence of Tenses

The sequence of tenses is a key concept in converting direct speech to indirect speech. It requires that the tense of the verbs in the original statement be shifted to reflect the timing of the reporting, usually moving one step back in time.

Pronoun and Perspective Adjustments

When changing direct speech to indirect speech, pronouns and perspective indicators must be adjusted to align with the reporting context. This ensures the sentence remains clear about who is speaking and who is being spoken about.

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