Place Reference Changes
When converting direct speech to reported speech, place references often change to reflect the new perspective. The most common changes are:
– here → there
– this place → that place
– nearby → nearby to there
– come → go
– bring → take
– here → there
– this place → that place
– nearby → nearby to there
– come → go
– bring → take
Demonstrative Changes
Demonstrative pronouns and adjectives typically shift to more distant forms:
– this → that
– these → those
– this + noun → that + noun
– these + noun → those + noun
– this → that
– these → those
– this + noun → that + noun
– these + noun → those + noun
Examples
Direct: 'I love this restaurant here.'
Reported: She said she loved that restaurant there.Both the demonstrative 'this' and the place reference 'here' change to reflect the shift in perspective
Reported: She said she loved that restaurant there.Both the demonstrative 'this' and the place reference 'here' change to reflect the shift in perspective
Direct: 'Come to my party tomorrow.'
Reported: She asked me to go to her party the next day.The verb 'come' changes to 'go' because the location is now viewed from a different perspective
Reported: She asked me to go to her party the next day.The verb 'come' changes to 'go' because the location is now viewed from a different perspective
Direct: 'Bring these documents to the meeting.'
Reported: He told me to take those documents to the meeting.Both 'bring' changes to 'take' and 'these' changes to 'those' to maintain consistency in the reported perspective
Reported: He told me to take those documents to the meeting.Both 'bring' changes to 'take' and 'these' changes to 'those' to maintain consistency in the reported perspective
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Incorrect: She said she loves this restaurant here.
✅ Correct: She said she loved that restaurant there.
Explanation: In reported speech, both demonstratives and place references need to change to reflect the shift in perspective
❌ Incorrect: He told me to come to his office yesterday.
✅ Correct: He told me to go to his office yesterday.
Explanation: The verb 'come' should change to 'go' when reporting speech about movement
Tips for Success
- Always consider the speaker's perspective when changing place references
- Remember that movement verbs (come/go, bring/take) often need to change in reported speech
- When in doubt, think about whether the location is being viewed from a different time or place
- Demonstrative changes should be consistent throughout the reported statement
Learning Path Notes
Key Concepts in This Series:
- Place reference transformations
- Demonstrative adjustments
- Movement verb changes
- Perspective shifts in reported speech