DAV: Class VII English Practice Chapter 8: Reported Speech

DAV: Class VII English Practice

Chapter 8: Reported Speech

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Worksheet 1

The words actually .... (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Pranoy reported excitedly that the sports day was on the 23rd of that month. Rohit replied that he could hardly wait for the day. Pranoy confessed that he was nervous about the races. However, Rohit assured him that he would not worry as he would be the champion again, but Pranoy regretted that would not be true because he was out of practice.

Worksheet-2

Refer to the conversation .... (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Direct Speech	Changes to	Indirect Speech
this	˃	that
said	˃	reported
I (Rohit)	˃	he
can	˃	could
am	˃	was
will	˃	would
said	˃	confessed
said	˃	assured
said	˃	regretted

Worksheet-3

Look at the words in the blurbs .... (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Column A	Reporting verb	Column B
I wish I wasn't mean to my sister.	(regret)	She regretted being mean to her sister.
Don't go into that tunnel.	(warn)	She warned me not to go into that tunnel.
You must work hard and win the match.	(encourage)	She encouraged me to work hard and win the match.
Leave my room at once.	(order)	She ordered me to leave her room immediately.
You should exercise regularly.	(advise)	She advised me to exercise regularly.
I will not lend him money.	(refuse)	She refused to lend him money.

Worksheet-4

Now actually ask .... (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

1. ‘I am sorry for being late.’ (apologise)

He apologised for being late.

2. ‘Return my money soon.’ (remind)

She reminded me to return her money soon.

3. ‘Father is busy.’ (reply)

He replied that his father was busy.

4. ‘Do not bring mobiles to school.’ (warn)

Students were warned not to bring mobiles to school.

Worksheet-5

Work with .... (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

1. Shireen asked her mother where her water bottle was.

Shireen said to her mother, 'Where is my water bottle?'

2. He asked when they would be moving out.

He said, “When will we be moving out?”

3. The teacher asked the students why they were making a noise.

The teacher said to the students, “Why are you making a noise?”

4. The children asked their mother if (whether) they could go out and play.

The children said to their mother, “Can we go out and play?”

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