Direct and Indirect Speech
1) The pilot said to the passengers, “The plane will land in Delhi at 9 p.m.”
2) The Principal said, “Young students must think about the ways to control the use of plastic bags in the
school campus.”
3) Gowtham said to me, “I was very ill last week, but I am better now.”
4) Priya said, “I want to give my sister a present.”
5) Madhu said to me, “I am so happy you have completed your project.”
6) The manager said, “I will speak to you on Friday.”
7) Mani said to his coach, “I shall improve, if you guide me.”
8) My mother said to me, “You can go swimming tomorrow.”
9) Sandeep said to John, “Would you like to watch a movie with me?”
10) Geetha asked Angel, “Will you help me to pack my bag?”
11) The librarian said to the students, “You are not allowed to scribble anything on the library books.”
12) The motorist said to me, “Can you direct me to the post office?”
13) Umar said to his mother, “Could you make me a cup of coffee?”
14) The little boy said to me, “Alas! My dog is dead.”
15) Grandmother said to her grandson, “May God bless you.”
16) Raja said, “I am very busy.”
17) Satya Said, “I have completed my work”
18) Johnson said, “I do not like to go out.”
19) Akshita said, “I have just come back from Chennai”
20) Jayan said, “I am learning English.”
21) Madhu said, “I bought a pen yesterday.”
22) Joseph and Mary said, “We will go shopping tomorrow.”
23) Afsar and Ayesha said, “We can’t attend the party.”
24) Satish said, “ How are you?”
25) Victor said, “ I am fine. Thank you.”
26) Priya said to Vijay, “Where are you going?”
27) Vijay said to Priya, “ I am going to the railway station”
28) Priya said to Vijay,” Why are you going there?”
29) Vijay said to Priya,” I want to receive my uncle who is coming from Bangalore”
30) Teacher asked Divya,”Why are you late?”
31) Divya said to the Teacher,” I missed the bus.”
32) Teacher said to Divya, “You should have reached the bus stop on time.”
33) Divya said to the Teacher,” My grandmother is ill. So I had to take her to the hospital.”
34) Teacher said to Divya, “I am sorry. What ails her?”
35) Divya said to the Teacher,” She has high fever.”
36) “It is going to be a lovely sunny day,” remarked Pradeep to his sister Varshini.
37) “Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep,” Varshini begged.
38) Varshini said to Pradeep, “Why don’t you go and help mother in cooking?”
39) Pradeed said to his mother,” “Can I help you, mum?”
40) Mother said to Pradeed, “ There are idlis and vadas on the dining table. Have your breakfast.”
Active Passive Voice
Change the following sentences into Passive Voice.
1) The Governor inaugurated the exhibition at ten o’ clock.
2) The crowd expected their leader to arrive early in the morning.
3) Who taught her Computer Science?
4) They unanimously named Ravi the captain of team.
5) The President gave the commander an award.
6) Do not tell a lie. g. Please open the door.
7) It is time to stop the work.
8) They say he is a spy.
9) One should keep one’s promise.
10) People burn a great deal of wood in winter.
11) Where had you kept the book?
12) When did you feel the tremors?
13) How did you do the experiment?
14) Whose car did someone park in front of your gate?
15) Gayathri gave a set of pens to Mani.
16) They offered the job to Sundari.
17) Sophia sold her old car to Selvi.
18) Don’t touch the electric wire with bare hands.
19) I cannot agree to your proposal.
20) Kindly complete the assignment in time.
21) Don’t insult the poor and weak.
22) We wish you forget this episode.
23) How do you know my uncle?
24) Who has broken the chair?
25) Nobody would have known the truth if you had not disclosed it.
Change the following into Active Voice.
1) Where will the holidays be spent by your family?
2) By whom will the new stadium be built?
3) Could some money be lent to me by your father?
4) Let the door not be opened.
5) Raman is known to me since childhood.
6) His shoulder was hurt in an accident.
7) It is time for the bell to be rung.
8) They would not have done this shameful act
9) It is believed that he is an honest man.
10) My request was acceded to by the authorities.
11) The smuggler has been nabbed by the police.
12) By whom were you interviewed?
13) Why were you scolded by your parents?
14) Not a word was spoken by the convict in self–defence.
15) Good news is expected shortly.
16) The mail has just been received.
17) Sundari has been taken to hospital by her husband.
18) Our television is being repaired now.
19) Sweets have not been distributed to children by the organisers.
20) Prizes were being given by the chief guest.
21) Nobody has been seen in the library this week.
22) You are advised to help the poor and needy.
23) You are requested to make a cup of tea for the guest.
