Question

Indirect speech 1. “I never watch horror films,” Mike said. 2. “It is difficult to make a good report,” the journalist said

Answer 1

1Mike said he never watched horror films.

2The journalist said it was difficult to make a good report.

Answer 2

To convert the given direct speeches into indirect (reported) speech, you generally need to use reporting verbs (like 'said') and make appropriate changes to pronouns, tenses, and time expressions. Here's how you can do it:

1. Direct speech: "I never watch horror films," Mike said. Indirect speech: Mike said that he never watches horror films.

2. Direct speech: "It is difficult to make a good report," the journalist said. Indirect speech: The journalist said that it was difficult to make a good report.

In indirect speech, the pronouns and time expressions are usually shifted to match the perspective of the reporting speaker and the time of reporting. Keep in mind that tense changes may occur based on the context and whether the original statement is still true at the time of reporting.