Tips for Synthesis
You must rewrite each sentence or pair of sentences using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the given one(s).
Reported Speech to Direct Speech (This is similar to what I have printed for you)
Points To Remember
John said, “I am tired and I want a rest.”
We use the speaker’s exact words.
Inverted commas are used to mark off the exact words of the speaker.
Reported Speech
Points To Note
John said that he was tired and wanted a rest.
We give the exact meaning but not the same words. Some changes are necessary.
Inverted commas are not necessary.
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From Direct Speech To Reported Speech
I - he/she
Me - him/her
We - they
You - he/she/they/him/her/them
Us - them
Mine - his/hers
Ours - theirs
Yours - his/hers/theirs
My - his/hers
Our - their
Your - his/her/their
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From Direct Speech To Reported Speech
yesterday - the day before
next week - the week before
last year - the year before
last month - the month before
a minute ago - a minute before
this year - that year
this Saturday - that Saturday
tomorrow - the day after
tonight - that night
