Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Mastering Reported SpeechOnline version Test your knowledge of reported speech by filling in the blanks in this engaging activity! by Байман Тамирлан 1 conveying summarizing structure clarify original changes indirect effectively Reported conversations tenses quoting speech context information pronouns communication narrative intent , also known as speech , is a way of what someone else has said without their exact words . It is commonly used in both spoken and written . When using reported speech , the speaker typically the speaker's words to fit the of the reporting sentence . For instance , direct speech like 'I am going to the store' would be reported as 'He said that he was going to the store . ' This involves changes in , verb , and sometimes even the of the sentence . Reported speech is particularly useful for or relaying without the need for direct quotes . It allows for a more fluid and can help to the speaker's . Understanding how to use reported speech is essential for mastering English communication skills .