Reported Statements exercises — Set 4: Time, Place & Demonstrative Shifts (Typing Practice)
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"I have an exam today." → She said she had an exam .
the day
today
that day
this day
Reported Statements exercises online (Typing Practice)
When we report what someone said, time and place expressions also change to reflect the shift in perspective. 'Today' becomes 'that day', 'here' becomes 'there', 'this' becomes 'that', and so on. Practise transforming these expressions alongside tense backshift and pronoun changes.