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Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

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Warm-up Questions

When you talk about a conversation later, how do you usually explain what someone said?
What grammar problems do you often have with reported speech (tense changes, pronouns, time words, etc.)?
What kinds of situations might reported speech be used for in real life (e.g., gossip, news, messages)?

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Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

Segment 1: Welcome + Round 1 basics (say/tell/ask) (00:00 – 04:12)

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1. What is tonight’s grammar topic?

Conditionals
Passive voice
Reported speech
Articles (a/an/the)

2. Which three verbs are named as the most commonly used in reported speech?

talk, chat, discuss
say, tell, ask
call, shout, whisper
speak, explain, reply

3. Which verb pattern is given for 'ask'?

Ask something to someone
Ask that + clause
Ask someone if/whether, or a question word
Ask someone something (no extra word needed)

Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

Segment 2: Round 2 tense backshift + exceptions (04:12 – 06:56)

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1. What usually happens to the tense when changing from direct speech to reported speech?

It gets rolled back one tense
It changes to the future
It becomes the present perfect
It stays exactly the same

2. In the practice, how is “I love my Nana.” reported?

He said he loves his Nana.
He asked if he loved his Nana.
He told me I love my Nana.
He said he loved his Nana.

3. Why does one sentence NOT need a tense change in reported speech?

Because it is too short
Because the situation is still true at the time of reporting
Because the reporting verb must be 'ask'
Because it is a question

Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

Segment 3: Round 3 pronouns/time/place words + ending (06:56 – 10:16)

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1. How is “I’m here now.” reported in the game?

He said he was there then.
He said he is here now.
He said I was there then.
He told me he was here now.

2. How is “I got this last Tuesday.” reported in the game?

You told me you would get that the Tuesday before.
You said you got this last Tuesday.
You said you have got that next Tuesday.
You said you had got that the Tuesday before.

3. Who is announced as the winner first when they count the points?

Bill
Nana Will
Leslie
The host

Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

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1. What is the main purpose of reported speech?

To make sentences shorter by deleting verbs
To inform someone what was said on a different occasion
To change every sentence into a question
To talk about future plans more politely

2. Which change is often necessary in reported speech besides tense backshift?

Changing all nouns into adjectives
Adding 'do' to every sentence
Changing pronouns and time/place words to match the new context
Removing all articles (a/an/the)

3. When can you sometimes avoid changing the tense in reported speech?

Only when the direct speech is negative
When the speaker is unsure
When the statement is still true at the time of reporting
Only when the sentence contains an adverb

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Reported Speech: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 25

In your language, do tenses change when you report what someone said? How is it similar or different from English?
Which is harder for you in reported speech: tense changes or changing pronouns/time/place words? Why?
Think of something you heard recently (news, a friend, social media). Report it using say/tell/ask with correct changes.
Do you think reported speech is important for avoiding gossip and misunderstandings, or does it sometimes cause more confusion? Explain.