STRUCTURE: Review of reported speech (command)

Lesson Note: Review of Reported Speech (Command)

Objectives: By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Mention the rules of reported speech by listing and explaining each comprehensively.
2. Form command sentences.
3. Convert direct command sentences to reported command sentences.

Introduction: Reported speech is a way of expressing what someone else has said, without using their exact words. Today, we will review the rules of reported speech, focusing on commands.

Rules of Reported Speech: To convert a direct command to a reported command, we use the following rules:

• Use the verb "say" or "tell" to introduce the reported command.
• Change the command to a statement, using the infinitive form of the verb (e.g., "to close," "not to touch").
• Change the word order to subject-verb-object word order.

Examples:

• Direct command: "Close the door." Reported command: "She told me to close the door."
• Direct command: "Don't touch that." Reported command: "He warned me not to touch that."

Forming Command Sentences: Command sentences can be formed using:

• Imperative verbs (e.g., "go," "take," "make").
• Modal verbs (e.g., "must," "should," "can").
• Phrasal verbs (e.g., "pick up," "turn off").

Examples:

• "Take out the trash."
• "You must be quiet in the library."
• "Turn off the lights when you leave the room."

Conversion Practice: Convert the following direct commands to reported commands:

1. "Don't be late." -> She told me not to be late.
2. "Bring me a glass of water." -> He asked me to bring him a glass of water.
3. "Don't touch the fire." -> They warned me not to touch the fire.

Fill-in-the-Gap Classwork: Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

1. She ____________________ (tell) me to meet her at 5 o'clock. (told)
2. The teacher ____________________ (warn) us not to cheat on the exam. (warned)
3. He ____________________ (ask) me to help him with his homework. (asked)

Assignment Questions:

1. Change the following direct commands to reported commands: a. "Don't forget to lock the door." -> She reminded me not to forget to lock the door. b. "Take care of your sister." -> They told me to take care of my sister. c. "Don't eat too much sugar." -> The doctor advised me not to eat too much sugar.
2. Write five command sentences using imperative verbs, modal verbs, and phrasal verbs.
3. Use the following verbs to form reported commands: say, tell, ask, warn, advise.

Conclusion: In this lesson, we reviewed the rules of reported speech, focusing on commands. We practiced forming command sentences and converting direct commands to reported commands. Remember to use the correct verb forms and word order when reporting commands.