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B. Direct and Indirect SpeechWhen we quote the words of the speaker, it is called direct speech. When we report what the speaker has said by making certain changes, it is called indirect speech or reported speech.Examples :He said, %u201cI am hungry.%u201d (Direct Speech)He said that he was hungry. (Indirect Speech)He said to me, %u201cI am hungry.%u201d (Direct Speech)He told me that he was hungry. (Indirect Speech) Change the following to indirect speech. Remember to make changes wherever necessary.1. Minu said, %u201cI am going out.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________2. The teacher said to Ravi, %u201cYou are working hard.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________3. Arun said, %u201cI have done my homework.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________4. They said to me, %u201cWe are going to buy a car.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________5. She said, %u201cI can%u2019t find my keys.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________6. Anil said, %u201cI will phone you.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________7. Giri said to Prem, %u201cI play football.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________8. Mani said, %u201cI eat breakfast.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________9. Gopi said to the teacher, %u201cI am unwell.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________10. Father said, %u201cI am busy.%u201d _________________________________________________________________________________________62 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 English