indirect speech...

hi I have just one quick question...

If I have to put a sentence from direct into indirect speech, what do I replace the word "soon" with?

just like:

He said, "He'll be in trouble soon"

>>

He said that he'd be in trouble ..... [?]

Do I have to replace it just like "last month" >> "the month before" 'n' stuff?

Thanks in advance!!! :D

that was me sorry for not being logged in

[Tdol]

I see no need to change it- you could use something like 'a bit later' if you like.

Welcome, Vin.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

hi I have just one quick question...

If I have to put a sentence from direct into indirect speech, what do I replace the word "soon" with?

just like:

He said, "He'll be in trouble soon"

>>

He said that he'd be in trouble ..... [?]

Do I have to replace it just like "last month" >> "the month before" 'n' stuff?

Thanks in advance!!! :D

I agree with TDOL. "Soon" is not one of those adverbs that needs to be changed. :wink:

Originally Posted by MikeNewYork

I agree with TDOL. "Soon" is not one of those adverbs that needs to be changed. :wink:

"A short time from then" would also work, but I also agree that it's not necessary to change it.

thanks a bunch for your quick replies!!!

i love this forum!! :)

[Tdol]

You're welcome.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by vin

thanks a bunch for your quick replies!!!

i love this forum!! :)

That makes my day!!!!!

mine too :wink: