Direct & Indirect Questions for ADRE Grade III 2027
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Direct & Indirect Speech — Quick Overview
Narration change is asked in every ADRE paper — 2-4 questions. Master the tense backshift rule.
Key Formula
Direct Present → Indirect Past | "said to" → "told" | "said" stays if universal truth
Exam Tip
Change time words: now→then, today→that day, tomorrow→the next day, yesterday→the previous day.
Common Trap
Universal truths do NOT change tense. "The earth is round" stays present even in indirect speech.