1. Overview:
Indirect speech is used to report what someone said without quoting their exact words. It helps us share information in a different way. We often use the verbs "say" and "tell" in indirect speech.
2. Cases of Usage:
Case 1: Using "say" for general statements.
Example: She says that she likes ice cream.
Case 2: Using "tell" for giving information or instructions.
Example: He tells me that I should clean my room.
Case 3: Using "say" when we do not mention the person we are speaking to.
Example: They say that it will rain tomorrow.
Case 4: Using "tell" when we include the person we are speaking to.
Example: She tells her friend that she is happy.
3. Exceptions or Things to Pay Attention To:
When using "tell," we must always mention the person we are speaking to (e.g., "tell him," "tell her"). With "say," we do not need to mention the person.
Example: Incorrect: He says me that he is tired. Correct: He says that he is tired.
Example: Incorrect: She tells that she is coming. Correct: She tells me that she is coming.
4. Additional Notes:
Pronouns: Change pronouns as needed to match the speaker. If the speaker is "I," you might change it to "he" or "she" in your report.
