Rule No. 4.
Changes in Pronoun:
The pronoun (or subject) of reported speech is
sometimes changed according to the pronoun (or subject) or Object of the
reported verb (first sentence of Direct speech). The possessive pronouns (i.e.
his, her, my, there, your, etc.) may also change according to the subject or object
of the first sentence.
|
Subjective Pronouns. |
Objective Pronouns. |
Possessive Pronouns. |
Possessive Adjective. |
Emphatic Pronouns. |
Person and
number. |
|
I |
ME |
MINE |
MY |
MYSELF |
1st
singular |
|
WE |
US |
OURS |
OUR |
OURSELVES |
1st
singular |
|
YOU |
YOU |
YOURS |
YOUTHIEIR |
YOURSELF |
2nd Singular/plural |
|
THEY |
THEM |
THEIRS |
THEIR |
THEMSELF |
3rd Singular/plural |
|
HE |
HIM |
HIS |
HIS |
HIMSELF |
3rd Singular/plural |
|
SHE |
HER |
HERS |
HER |
HERSELF |
3rd Singular/plural |
|
IT |
IT |
ITS |
ITS |
ITSELF |
3rd Singular/plural |
Explanation with examples:
Sentences using
objective pronouns in indirect speech:
1.
She said that she had seen him at
the store.
2.
He mentioned that they were following us
closely.
3.
She told me that she would help them with
their project.
4.
He explained that I needed to meet her for
the briefing.
5.
They said that they had already invited
him to the party.
6.
She informed us that she was waiting for
you.
7.
He asked if I had given her the message.
8.
She remarked that they had forgotten to
call him.
9.
He mentioned that she needed to contact us
as soon as possible.
10.
She told him that she was going to visit
them next week.
1.
He said that he would call us later.
2.
They explained that they were worried
about him.
3.
She asked if you had seen them at the
event.
4.
He said that she had called me earlier.
5.
She told us that she had met him before.
6.
He mentioned joining us after
he finished with them.
7.
She said that she had been looking for us
all day.
8.
They informed me that she would be
bringing him along.
9.
He mentioned that you should contact her
directly.
10.
She told them that they needed to speak
with us soon.
11.
He said that she would send it to me.
12.
She informed him that they had completed
the work.
13.
He told me that he would explain it to
them.
14.
She asked if he had seen us arrive.
15.
They said that they were going to update
him on the situation.
16.
He mentioned that she had already sent it
to you.
17.
She told us that they were asking for him.
18.
He said that he would fix it for me.
19.
She informed me that they had invited her
to the conference.
20.
He mentioned that they were waiting for us
at the café.
Sentences using possessive pronoun in indirect speech:
1. **She said that her car was parked outside.**
2. **He mentioned that his keys were lost.**
3. **They told me that their house was on the
market.**
4. **She asked if I had seen her phone.**
5. **He noted that his appointment was rescheduled.**
6. **She explained that her book was missing from the
shelf.**
7. **They remarked that their vacation was planned for
next month.**
8. **He complained that his computer was acting up.**
9. **She shared that her mother’s birthday was coming
soon.**
10. **He indicated that his team had won the match.**
11. **She informed us that her friend’s wedding was on
Saturday.**
12. **They said that their favorite restaurant had
closed.**
13. **He revealed that his dog was sick.**
14. **She mentioned that her project was almost
finished.**
15. **He noted that his proposal had been accepted.**
16. **She told me that her cat had gone missing.**
17. **He said that his parents were visiting him.**
18. **They stated that their meeting had been
postponed.**
19. **She informed me that her brother was coming
over.**
20. **He remarked that his laptop needed repairs.**
21. **She asked if I had read her letter.**
22. **He mentioned that his vacation plans were
delayed.**
23. **They said that their new office was very
spacious.**
24. **She told us that her new car was arriving
soon.**
25. **He noted that his favorite band was on tour.**
26. **She explained that her flight was canceled.**
27. **They remarked that their garden was
flourishing.**
28. **He mentioned that his watch was broken.**
29. **She informed us that her brother’s wedding was
next month.**
30. **They said that their dog had chewed up his
shoes.**
Sentences using possessive adjectives in indirect speech:
1. **She said that her book was missing.**
2. **He mentioned that his car had broken down.**
3. **They told me that their house was under
renovation.**
4. **She explained that my report was on her desk.**
5. **He said that their meeting was scheduled for
tomorrow.**
6. **She noted that his computer was having issues.**
7. **He remarked that her phone had been left in the
office.**
8. **They said that our project was almost complete.**
9. **She informed us that his flight was delayed.**
10. **He told me that her email had been sent.**
11. **She mentioned that their appointment was
canceled.**
12. **He explained that my documents were on his
desk.**
13. **They said that our tickets had been booked.**
14. **She remarked that his presentation was
well-prepared.**
15. **He told us that her car needed repairs.**
16. **She said that their dinner reservation was for 7
PM.**
17. **He mentioned that my proposal had been
accepted.**
18. **They informed me that her office was being
renovated.**
19. **She told me that his schedule was fully
booked.**
20. **He said that their application was under
review.**
21. **She noted that my appointment had been
rescheduled.**
22. **He remarked that her project was due next
week.**
23. **They mentioned that our documents were
approved.**
24. **She said that his meeting had been postponed.**
25. **He informed me that her work had been
completed.**
26. **She told us that their plans had changed.**
27. **He mentioned that my keys were found.**
28. **They said that her presentation had been
impressive.**
29. **She explained that his reservation was
confirmed.**
30. **He noted that our delivery was expected soon.**
Sentences using Emphatic Pronouns in indirect speech:
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of
a sentence. They are formed by adding "-self" or "-selves"
to a personal pronoun (e.g., "myself," "yourself,"
"themselves"). Here are sentences using emphatic pronouns in indirect
speech:
1.
She said that she herself had completed
the assignment.
2.
He mentioned that they themselves had
organized the event.
3.
She told me that you yourself should
handle the situation.
4.
He explained that he himself would take
responsibility for the project.
5.
They said that she herself had chosen the
location.
6.
She informed us that he himself had fixed
the issue.
7.
He noted that I myself needed to approve
the document.
8.
She remarked that they themselves had
painted the house.
9.
He mentioned that she herself would handle
the negotiations.
10.
She said that we ourselves needed to solve
the problem.
11.
He told me that you yourself should read
the instructions.
12.
She noted that they themselves had
prepared the presentation.
13.
He explained that I myself had to attend
the meeting.
14.
She said that he himself had written the
report.
15.
They informed me that she herself had
selected the team.
16.
He mentioned that we ourselves needed to
review the contract.
17.
She said that they themselves had designed
the new logo.
18.
He noted that I myself had to confirm the
reservation.
19.
She remarked that he himself had taken the
photographs.
20.
He told me that they themselves would
handle the arrangements.
21.
She said that you yourself should call
them back.
22.
He mentioned that she herself had cleaned
the entire house.
23.
They informed us that I myself needed to
sign the form.
24.
She said that he himself would be
presenting the results.
25.
He explained that we ourselves were
responsible for the update.
26.
She noted that they themselves had managed
the entire project.
27.
He mentioned that you yourself should
review the report.
28.
She said that he himself had designed the
website.
29.
They told me that she herself had resolved
the issue.
30.
He said that I myself had to finalize the
details.
Examples:
1. Direct Speech:
He said, “I eat
two apples”.
Indirect Speech:
He
said that he ate two apples.
2. Direct Speech:
She said to me, “I like your book”.
Indirect Speech:
She said to me
that she liked my book.
