Direct and indirect sentences (also called reported speech) are an important part of English grammar.
They help us report what someone has said without using their exact words.
In this post, 100 Direct and Indirect Sentences, you will learn how to change sentences from direct speech to indirect speech with clear and simple examples.
These sentences are useful for students, ESL learners, and exam preparation, as they cover common reporting verbs, tense changes, and pronoun shifts.
Practicing these examples will improve your grammar accuracy, writing skills, and spoken English confidence.
100 Direct and Indirect Sentences for Spoken English
He said, “I am going to the store.”
He said that he was going to the store.
She said, “I like ice cream.”
She said that she liked ice cream.
He asked, “Where are you going?”
He asked where I was going.
They said, “We will come tomorrow.”
They said that they would come tomorrow.
She said, “I can help you.”
She said that she could help me.
He asked, “Do you have a pen?”
He asked if I had a pen.
She said, “I am tired.”
She said that she was tired.
He said, “I want to read a book.”
He said that he wanted to read a book.
She asked, “Can I go with you?”
She asked if she could go with me.
They said, “We are waiting for you.”
They said that they were waiting for me.
He said, “I have a new car.”
He said that he had a new car.
She asked, “What time is it?”
She asked what time it was.
He said, “I will call you later.”
He said that he would call me later.
She said, “This is my favorite song.”
She said that this was her favorite song.
He asked, “Did you eat lunch?”
He asked if I had eaten lunch.
She said, “I don’t like rainy weather.”
She said that she didn’t like rainy weather.
He said, “I have finished my homework.”
He said that he had finished his homework.
She said, “I want to watch a movie.”
She said that she wanted to watch a movie.
He asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
He asked if I was coming to the party.
They said, “We are going to the beach.”
They said that they were going to the beach.
She said, “I am learning English.”
She said that she was learning English.
He asked, “Do you need help?”
He asked if I needed help.
She said, “I am feeling happy.”
She said that she was feeling happy.
He said, “I will be back soon.”
He said that he would be back soon.
They asked, “Can we sit here?”
They asked if they could sit there.
She said, “I have a cat at home.”
She said that she had a cat at home.
He said, “I like to play football.”
He said that he liked to play football.
She asked, “What is your name?”
She asked what my name was.
He said, “I am reading a good book.”
He said that he was reading a good book.
She said, “I don’t understand this.”
She said that she didn’t understand this.
He asked, “Where do you live?”
He asked where I lived.
She said, “I will go to the gym tomorrow.”
She said that she would go to the gym tomorrow.
He said, “I need some water.”
He said that he needed some water.
She said, “I enjoy painting.”
She said that she enjoyed painting.
He asked, “Are you hungry?”
He asked if I was hungry.
She said, “I am busy right now.”
She said that she was busy right now.
He said, “I have a meeting at 3 o’clock.”
He said that he had a meeting at 3 o’clock.
She said, “I want to travel the world.”
She said that she wanted to travel the world.
He said, “I love my family.”
He said that he loved his family.
She asked, “Can you help me with this task?”
She asked if I could help her with the task.
He said, “I will be home by 5.”
He said that he would be home by 5.
She said, “This is a beautiful day.”
She said that it was a beautiful day.
He asked, “What are you doing?”
He asked what I was doing.
She said, “I have to finish this work.”
She said that she had to finish the work.
He said, “I am excited for the holiday.”
He said that he was excited for the holiday.
She said, “I like reading books.”
She said that she liked reading books.
He asked, “Where is your bag?”
He asked where my bag was.
She said, “I will study hard for the exam.”
She said that she would study hard for the exam.
He said, “I am planning a trip to Paris.”
He said that he was planning a trip to Paris.
She said, “I need to go shopping.”
She said that she needed to go shopping.
He said, “I have to leave now.”
He said that he had to leave then.
She asked, “Can you pass me the book?”
She asked if I could pass her the book.
They said, “We will wait for you.”
They said that they would wait for me.
He said, “I am feeling sick.”
He said that he was feeling sick.
She asked, “What is your favorite color?”
She asked what my favorite color was.
He said, “I will call you later.”
He said that he would call me later.
She said, “I need to study.”
She said that she needed to study.
They asked, “Where are you going?”
They asked where I was going.
He said, “I love this movie.”
He said that he loved that movie.
She said, “I am too tired.”
She said that she was too tired.
He said, “I have been to London.”
He said that he had been to London.
She said, “I will be home soon.”
She said that she would be home soon.
They asked, “How are you feeling?”
They asked how I was feeling.
He said, “I have finished my work.”
He said that he had finished his work.
She asked, “Can you help me with this?”
She asked if I could help her with that.
He said, “I am learning to cook.”
He said that he was learning to cook.
She said, “I can’t find my keys.”
She said that she couldn’t find her keys.
They asked, “What are you doing tonight?”
They asked what I was doing that night.
He said, “I am studying hard.”
He said that he was studying hard.
She said, “I will join you soon.”
She said that she would join me soon.
He asked, “Where is my phone?”
He asked where his phone was.
She said, “I like to swim.”
She said that she liked to swim.
He said, “I don’t like this book.”
He said that he didn’t like that book.
She said, “I will be back soon.”
She said that she would be back soon.
He said, “I am hungry.”
He said that he was hungry.
She asked, “Can I borrow your pen?”
She asked if she could borrow my pen.
He said, “I have never been to the park.”
He said that he had never been to the park.
She said, “I love your dress.”
She said that she loved my dress.
He asked, “Do you want some tea?”
He asked if I wanted some tea.
She said, “I don’t like the rain.”
She said that she didn’t like the rain.
He said, “I will see you tomorrow.”
He said that he would see me tomorrow.
She said, “I am waiting for my friend.”
She said that she was waiting for her friend.
They said, “We are excited for the trip.”
They said that they were excited for the trip.
He asked, “Where is the bus stop?”
He asked where the bus stop was.
She said, “I will bring the snacks.”
She said that she would bring the snacks.
He said, “I like this song.”
He said that he liked that song.
She said, “I will call you later.”
She said that she would call me later.
He said, “I need some rest.”
He said that he needed some rest.
She said, “I love coffee.”
She said that she loved coffee.
He said, “I will take a break.”
He said that he would take a break.
They said, “We are going to the park.”
They said that they were going to the park.
He asked, “Can I join you?”
He asked if he could join me.
She said, “I am going to bed.”
She said that she was going to bed.
He said, “I can’t find my wallet.”
He said that he couldn’t find his wallet.
She said, “I love baking.”
She said that she loved baking.
He said, “I am busy.”
He said that he was busy.
She asked, “Can you help me with this project?”
She asked if I could help her with the project.
He said, “I will finish this task tomorrow.”
He said that he would finish that task tomorrow.
She said, “I am learning Spanish.”
She said that she was learning Spanish.
He said, “I like this idea.”
He said that he liked that idea.
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