Assertive Sentences in General
* Assertive sentences are statements that declare something as true. They express a fact, opinion, or belief.
* They are typically used in declarative sentences (making a statement).
* They often use a subject + verb structure.
Examples of Assertive Sentences:
* The sun is shining today.
* I love pizza.
* We are going to the park.
Reported Speech and Assertive Sentences
* Direct Speech: This is the actual words someone said, quoted directly.
* Reported Speech: This is when you describe what someone said without using their exact words.
How to Report Assertive Sentences:
1. Tense Shift: You often need to shift the tense of the verb when reporting. For example, if someone said, "I am going to the store," in reported speech, you'd say, "He said he was going to the store."
2. Pronoun Changes: You might need to change the pronouns. For example, "I'm tired," becomes "She said she was tired."
3. Reporting Verb: You use a reporting verb like "said," "told," "asked," or "explained."
Examples of Reported Assertive Sentences:
* Direct Speech: "I'm going to the party tonight."
* Reported Speech: She said she was going to the party tonight.
* Direct Speech: "The weather is beautiful today."
* Reported Speech: He said that the weather was beautiful that day.
Key Points:
* When reporting an assertive sentence, you maintain the basic meaning of the original statement.
* You might need to adjust tense, pronouns, and use a reporting verb to convey the information accurately.
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