In this fourth installment of our GrammarReminder series on reported speech, let’s look at how to report questions. There are two main things to remember: first, follow the rules of reported speech outlined in our Sept. 8 post; second, follow the rules of embedding questions–use the question words in information questions, use if or whether… Read more »
If you haven’t yet, please check out part 1 of this GrammarReminder series for a quick introduction to reported speech. In part 2, we’re going to look at some examples of reporting someone’s speech. Take note of how the present tense becomes past tense, the past tense becomes past perfect, the present perfect becomes past… Read more »
Use the past tense after “It’s time someone …,” “It’s high time someone …” or “It’s about time someone …” These expressions mean “the time is now” or “you should do it now.” like this:1. You should come to Miami for spring break. It’s high time you came to visit us.2. He’s currently checking out… Read more »
Alright, everyone. We’re starting a GrammarReminder series on how to report what someone said or wrote. This is called reported speech or indirect speech. Using this grammar point correctly in your writing and speaking shows that your English is at an advanced level. So let’s practice! First, make sure you have a good grasp of the verb… Read more »
This is the third and last part of our GrammarReminder series on embedded questions. If you haven’t yet, please check out part 1 to review how to embed information questions and part 2 for how to embed yes/no questions. The examples below are to provide you with more practice. 1. Where is the nearest… Read more »
In part 2 of this GrammarReminder series on embedded questions, let’s review how to embed yes/no questions. To see how to embed information questions, check out our post on August 22, 2011.To embed yes/no questions, we also need to switch the subject and the verb. In addition, we have to add the words “if” or… Read more »
In this three-part series of GrammarReminder, we’re going to practice embedded questions. These are questions that become part of (embedded into) a larger sentence. This is one of those grammar points that really stands out if you don’t say it correctly, so let’s learn how to say it right! Ready? The rule is simply to… Read more »
