Direct And Indirect Speech Worksheet

Mastering direct and indirect speech is an essential skill for English learners, as it allows them to express ideas and conversations more clearly and effectively. Whether you’re reporting a conversation or conveying someone else’s words, knowing how to switch between direct and indirect speech will greatly improve your English skills. This worksheet offers a comprehensive guide and practice for transforming sentences from direct to indirect speech—and vice versa. Read on to gain confidence in reporting speech accurately!

Direct and indirect speech worksheet 1

Change the direct speech sentences into indirect speech

1. He said, “I am going to the store.”
2. She said, “I will call you later.”
3. They said, “We have finished our homework.”
4. He asked, “Are you coming tomorrow?”
5. She said, “I love reading books.”
6. John said, “I will be there on time.”
7. She asked, “Can you help me with this?”
8. He said, “It’s raining outside.”
9. They asked, “Did you see the movie?”
10. She said, “I have never been there before.”
11. He said, “I forgot my keys.”
12. She said, “I need to go to the doctor.”
13. They said, “We are planning a trip next month.”
14. He said, “I can’t find my wallet.”
15. She said, “I want to learn Spanish.”
16. He said, “I have been working on this project.”
17. They asked, “What time does the train arrive?”
18. She said, “I enjoy cooking for my family.”
19. He said, “I had a wonderful day.”
20. She asked, “Do you like coffee?”
21. They said, “We will try our best.”
22. He said, “I was at the park.”
23. She said, “I am watching a new series.”
24. They asked, “Can we join you?”
25. He said, “I need some rest.”
26. She said, “I’ve lost my phone.”
27. They said, “We have a meeting tomorrow.”
28. He asked, “Are you feeling better?”
29. She said, “I think it’s a great idea.”
30. They asked, “Did you complete the assignment?”
31. He said, “I have been to New York.”
32. She said, “I bought a new dress.”
33. They said, “We had a fun time yesterday.”
34. He asked, “What is your favorite color?”
35. She said, “I plan to go shopping.”
36. They asked, “Have you met him before?”
37. He said, “I enjoy playing guitar.”
38. She said, “I need to make a call.”
39. They said, “We are leaving soon.”
40. He asked, “Is this your first visit?”
41. She said, “I am going to cook pasta.”
42. They said, “We have tickets for the concert.”
43. He asked, “Can you give me a hand?”
44. She said, “I am studying for the exam.”
45. They said, “We are organizing an event.”
46. He said, “I visited my grandparents.”
47. She asked, “Will you join us for dinner?”
48. They said, “We have seen this before.”
49. He said, “I would love to go there.”
50. She said, “I am excited for the weekend.”

 

Answer: direct and indirect speech-1

1. He said that he was going to the store.
2. She said that she would call me later.
3. They said that they had finished their homework.
4. He asked if I was coming the next day.
5. She said that she loved reading books.
6. John said that he would be there on time.
7. She asked if I could help her with that.
8. He said that it was raining outside.
9. They asked if I had seen the movie.
10. She said that she had never been there before.
11. He said that he had forgotten his keys.
12. She said that she needed to go to the doctor.
13. They said that they were planning a trip the following month.
14. He said that he couldn’t find his wallet.
15. She said that she wanted to learn Spanish.
16. He said that he had been working on that project.
17. They asked what time the train arrived.
18. She said that she enjoyed cooking for her family.
19. He said that he had had a wonderful day.
20. She asked if I liked coffee.
21. They said that they would try their best.
22. He said that he had been at the park.
23. She said that she was watching a new series.
24. They asked if they could join me.
25. He said that he needed some rest.
26. She said that she had lost her phone.
27. They said that they had a meeting the next day.
28. He asked if I was feeling better.
29. She said that she thought it was a great idea.
30. They asked if I had completed the assignment.
31. He said that he had been to New York.
32. She said that she had bought a new dress.
33. They said that they had had a fun time the day before.
34. He asked what my favorite color was.
35. She said that she planned to go shopping.
36. They asked if I had met him before.
37. He said that he enjoyed playing the guitar.
38. She said that she needed to make a call.
39. They said that they were leaving soon.
40. He asked if that was my first visit.
41. She said that she was going to cook pasta.
42. They said that they had tickets for the concert.
43. He asked if I could give him a hand.
44. She said that she was studying for the exam.
45. They said that they were organizing an event.
46. He said that he had visited his grandparents.
47. She asked if I would join them for dinner.
48. They said that they had seen that before.
49. He said that he would love to go there.
50. She said that she was excited for the weekend.

 

Direct and indirect speech worksheet- 2

Change the indirect speech sentences into direct speech

1. She said that she loved pizza.
2. He said that he was watching TV.
3. They said that they would attend the meeting.
4. She asked if I could lend her a book.
5. He said that he had already eaten.
6. They said that they were going to the beach.
7. She asked if I had done my homework.
8. He said that he didn’t like loud music.
9. They asked what time the game started.
10. She said that she was feeling tired.
11. He asked if I had visited Paris.
12. They said that they had won the match.
13. She said that she needed to leave early.
14. He said that he had lost his way.
15. They said that they were learning Spanish.
16. She asked if I knew the answer.
17. He said that he hadn’t seen the movie.
18. They asked if I could help them.
19. She said that she had finished her work.
20. He said that he had been to London.
21. They said that they enjoyed the show.
22. She said that she was making dinner.
23. He asked if I was coming to the party.
24. They said that they were moving to a new house.
25. She asked if I liked swimming.
26. He said that he was going to bed early.
27. They said that they would come back.
28. She said that she wanted a new phone.
29. He asked if I could meet him tomorrow.
30. They said that they had cleaned the room.
31. She said that she had lost her keys.
32. He said that he had met her the day before.
33. They said that they would be leaving soon.
34. She asked if I had seen her notebook.
35. He said that he had been studying.
36. They said that they were planning a trip.
37. She asked if I wanted to join her.
38. He said that he loved painting.
39. They said that they needed more time.
40. She said that she was listening to music.
41. He asked if I liked his new car.
42. They said that they had a great time.
43. She said that she couldn’t find her bag.
44. He said that he was working on a project.
45. They asked if I would visit them.
46. She said that she had a lot of friends.
47. He said that he would help me.
48. They said that they had a surprise.
49. She asked if I wanted coffee.
50. He said that he was going to the gym.

 

 

Answers: Direct and indirect speech worksheet- 2

1. She said, “I love pizza.”
2. He said, “I am watching TV.”
3. They said, “We will attend the meeting.”
4. She asked, “Can you lend me a book?”
5. He said, “I have already eaten.”
6. They said, “We are going to the beach.”
7. She asked, “Have you done your homework?”
8. He said, “I don’t like loud music.”
9. They asked, “What time does the game start?”
10. She said, “I am feeling tired.”
11. He asked, “Have you visited Paris?”
12. They said, “We won the match.”
13. She said, “I need to leave early.”
14. He said, “I lost my way.”
15. They said, “We are learning Spanish.”
16. She asked, “Do you know the answer?”
17. He said, “I haven’t seen the movie.”
18. They asked, “Can you help us?”
19. She said, “I have finished my work.”
20. He said, “I have been to London.”
21. They said, “We enjoyed the show.”
22. She said, “I am making dinner.”
23. He asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
24. They said, “We are moving to a new house.”
25. She asked, “Do you like swimming?”
26. He said, “I am going to bed early.”
27. They said, “We will come back.”
28. She said, “I want a new phone.”
29. He asked, “Can you meet me tomorrow?”
30. They said, “We have cleaned the room.”
31. She said, “I have lost my keys.”
32. He said, “I met her yesterday.”
33. They said, “We will be leaving soon.”
34. She asked, “Have you seen my notebook?”
35. He said, “I have been studying.”
36. They said, “We are planning a trip.”
37. She asked, “Do you want to join me?”
38. He said, “I love painting.”
39. They said, “We need more time.”
40. She said, “I am listening to music.”
41. He asked, “Do you like my new car?”
42. They said, “We had a great time.”
43. She said, “I can’t find my bag.”
44. He said, “I am working on a project.”
45. They asked, “Will you visit us?”
46. She said, “I have a lot of friends.”
47. He said, “I will help you.”
48. They said, “We have a surprise.”
49. She asked, “Do you want coffee?”
50. He said, “I am going to the gym.”

 

Direct and indirect speech worksheet: passage narration with Answer

Passage 1:

Direct: Tom said, “I’m excited about the trip tomorrow! I’ve packed all my things already.” Sarah replied, “That’s great! I still need to pack a few things.”

Indirect: Tom said he was excited about the trip the next day and had packed all his things. Sarah replied that it was great and that she still needed to pack a few things.

Passage 2:

Direct: Anna asked, “Did you finish the book I lent you? I can’t wait to talk about it!” Ben replied, “Yes, I finished it last night. It was amazing!”

Indirect: Anna asked if Ben had finished the book she lent him and said she couldn’t wait to talk about it. Ben replied that he had finished it the previous night and that it was amazing.

Passage 3:

Direct: Jake said, “I think it’s going to rain. We should bring umbrellas.” Lily responded, “Good idea! I’ll grab mine now.”

Indirect: Jake said he thought it was going to rain and that they should bring umbrellas. Lily responded that it was a good idea and that she would grab hers then.

Passage 4:

Direct: Lucy exclaimed, “This is the best meal I’ve ever had!” Sam replied, “I agree, it’s delicious!”

Indirect: Lucy exclaimed that it was the best meal she had ever had. Sam replied that he agreed and that it was delicious.

Passage 5:

Direct: Michael asked, “Are you coming to the concert tonight? It starts at 8.” Karen answered, “Yes, I’ll be there on time.”

Indirect: Michael asked if Karen was coming to the concert that night and said it started at 8. Karen answered that she would be there on time.

 Summary

This worksheet on direct and indirect speech helps learners understand how to report speech in both forms. Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech conveys the same message but without quotation marks and with changes in pronouns, tense, and sometimes word order. The worksheet includes exercises where students convert sentences from direct to indirect speech and vice versa, reinforcing the rules and structure changes needed. Ideal for beginner to intermediate learners, this worksheet is a practical tool to improve comprehension and accuracy in reported speech.