Direct and Indirect Speech Exercise
Turn the following sentences into indirect speech.
1. John said, ‘I am very busy now.’
2. He said, ‘The horse has been fed.’
3. ‘I know her name and address,’ said John.
4. ‘German is easy to learn,’ she said.
5. He said, ‘I am writing letters.’
6. ‘It is too late to go out,’ Alice said.
7. He said to me, ‘I don’t believe you.’
8. He says, ‘I am glad to be here this evening.’
9. He said to me, ‘What are you doing?’
10. ‘Where is the post office?’ asked the stranger.
11. He said, ‘Will you listen to me?’
12. John said to Peter, ‘Go away.’
13. She said to me, ‘Please wait here till I return.’
14. ‘Call the witness,’ said the judge.
15. The speaker said, ‘Be quiet and listen to my words.’
B. Add the correct punctuation marks:-
1. We have been waiting here for hours they complained
2. She said that she was going to Paris the following month
3. She plays the piano beautifully he remarked
4. I want to be a doctor when I grow up she said
5. I have lived here for ten years he stated
6. He stated that he had finished reading that book the previous week
7. He can speak three languages fluently they informed us
8. He mentioned that he had a busy schedule that week
9. She suggested that they should have dinner together
10. I cant attend the meeting tomorrow he explained
11. They explained that they had finished the project the previous night
12. I said to her When do you do your homework
13. I might visit Spain next summer he mentioned
14. We asked him if he was ill
15. I lost my keys yesterday he admitted
16. She mentioned that she would buy some groceries on her way home
17. She assured that she would be ready in five minutes
18. He said May you live long
19. I dont like horror movies she confessed
20. She requested to pass her the salt
21. He reminded me that the train left at 8 AM
22. She declared that she was attending the conference the following month
23. Please pass the message to Sarah Examples of Direct and Indirect Speech are
requested
24. We should submit the report by Friday she suggested
25. She informed us that the movie started at 7 PM
C. Change the below-mentioned sentences from Active Voice to Passive Voice
Exercise 1
1. The puppy licked the bowl .
2. The insect bit the little girl .
3. The Boss played cricket .
4. Mr. Shyam teaches French .
5. Seema draws the sketch .
6. They revamped the hotel .
7. The student is studying the course .
8. Father baked the cookies on the weekend .
9. Have you completed your assignment ?
10. She has mastered the subject of design .
11. Kitty ate the mouse yesterday .
12. She opened the door .
13. Shalu is washing the utensils .
14. Divya is buying a new phone .
15. Dia is planning the party .
16. Everyone likes sweets.
17. Veena threw the jacket.
18. Ram had taken the books.
19. I did not scold her.
20. The cops caught the thief.
Active and Passive Voice Exercise - 2
In the below-mentioned sentences, identify whether the sentence is in Active Voice or
Passive Voice. And also state the reason for the same.
1. Grill was painted by the painter .
2. My siblings gave me a surprise .
3. The snake has been taken to the hospital .
4. Someone has stolen my little purse .
5. Some kids are giggling .
6. This is 100% pure coconut oil .
7. The assignment will be completed by the afternoon .
8. She is buying a new phone .
9. The scooty has been analyzed and scanned .
10. The eclipse was seen for a long period .
Active and Passive Voice Exercise - 3
In the below-mentioned sentences, change the passive voice of the sentences into an
active voice.
1. The vouchers are usually given by her .
2. The tickets were confirmed by us .
3. The box was closed by her quickly .
4. The floors are wiped by him .
5. The article was edited by her .
6. The keychain was located by Diana .
7. His stamp collection was stolen by her .
8. The radio was switched off by them .
9. Coffee was ordered by him at 6 pm .
10. The town was vacated by the Wildlife Department .
11. Sheets were utilized by him .
12. The building was painted by Anny .
13. The post was published by Anita .
14. Sweets and candies are liked by kids .
15. Black bike is cleaned by him .
Exercise A: Prefixes
Complete the sentences by writing the correct prefix in the blank space. You can use a dictionary to help you.
dis- -in mis- re- un- under-
1. I just can't believe it! The story is _____believable!
2. No, that answer is _____correct. It is wrong.
3. Let's look at this information again. We should _____view it before the test.
4. I saw Allison just a moment ago, but now I can't find her! It seems that she _____appeared!
5. Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you correctly. I _____understood you.
6. The subway does not go over the land like a normal train. It moves _____ground.
Exercise B: Adjective suffixes
Complete the words that describe the pictures below. Use the suffixes from the list.
-able -ful -less
1. The first woman is very tired. She wants to rest!
The second woman can't stay still. She always wants to move! She is rest_____.
2. The first dog isn't cute. He's a little scary!
The second dog is very cute! He's ador_____!
3. Jason writes lots of lists, so he always remembers what he has to do. He never forgets!
But Melanie can't remember anything! She's very forget_____!
Exercise C: Noun suffixes
Complete the sentences that describe the pictures using the correct suffix. You can use a dictionary to help
you.
-dom -er -ment -ness
1. I teach science in big a university. I am a physics teach_____.
2. Sir Alan is King Richard's best knight. He is brave and strong. He is the most important knight in Richard's
whole king_____!
3. Henrietta is my best friend. She is wonderful! The best thing about her is her kind_____. She is always so nice
to people!
4. The kids always have fun together. They never disagree or have an argu_____.