Before you look at this lesson, make sure you’ve checked out part 1 and part 2 of this GrammarReminder series to review the rules and see the first set of examples. In this lesson, take note of how the past perfect tense doesn’t change when you report what someone said. Also notice how can becomes… 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 »
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 »
