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Analytical Thinking
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The sentences in the indirect speech column are incomplete. Add the missing words and
rewrite the sentences in the blanks provided. (Take the help of the sentences given in direct
speech speech column.)

Direct Speech Indirect Speech

1. He said, “I have got a pet squirrel.” a. He that he a pet squirrel.

2. She says, “I am very busy now.” b. She says that she very busy then.

3. He said, “I do not have much time.” c. He said that he much time.

4. Mother said, “I will give you a surprise d. Mother said she give me a surprise gift
gift for your birthday.” for birthday.

5. She said, “I am going to college.” e. She said that she going to college.

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2. _______________________________________________________________________________

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Direct and Indirect Speech
5. _______________________________________________________________________________

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