Direct and Indirect Speech Notes (Easy Urdu Guide)
1. Direct Speech: Kisi ke exact alfaaz batana. Is mein " " commas use hotay hain.
Example: Ali said, "I am happy."
2. Indirect Speech: Kisi ki baat apne alfaaz mein batana. Is mein commas nahi hotay.
Example: Ali said that he was happy.
Rules:
Rule 1: Commas hata dein.
Rule 2: 'that' use karein.
Rule 3: Pronoun change karein (I → he/she).
Rule 4: Tense change karein (am → was, will → would).
Rule 5: Time words change karein (today → that day).
Example Conversion:
Direct: She said, "I am going today."
Indirect: She said that she was going that day.