Reported statements

Reported statements

1. Form

   • how the indirect style of English is formulated; and what aspects change when you go from direct speech to indirect speech; as well as many examples and exercises to complement it

2. usage

   • El reported speech también se llama estilo indirecto. Y así es lo contrario de estilo directo, que utiliza comillas. La versión corta: estilo directo es exactamente – textualmente – lo que dice alguien. Reported speech es una forma de contar lo que ha dicho alguien a otra persona. Un ejemplo sencillo… Estilo directo: “I’m on my way”, said Tom.

3. Example

   • Presente simple cambia a pasado simple
     • Directo: “I’m on my way”, said Tom. Indirecto: Tom said he was on his way. Directo: “I like the idea.” Indirecto: He said he liked the idea. Directo: “I know what to do.” Indirecto: She said she knew what to do.
     • Can cambia a could y will cambia a would
       • “I can’t hear you.” He said he couldn’t hear me. “I can’t come to the meeting”. He said he couldn’t come to the meeting. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” She said she would see me the next day. “I’ll be there at 9 o’clock.” She said she’d be here at 9 o’clock.