indirect speech...

#1 (**permalink**) 11-May-2004, 10:24

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

#2 (**permalink**) 11-May-2004, 10:24

that was me sorry for not being logged in

Tdol · #3 (**permalink**) 11-May-2004, 16:00

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

Welcome, Vin.

MikeNewYork · #4 (**permalink**) 11-May-2004, 17:46

Quote:

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:

#5 (**permalink**) 12-May-2004, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeNewYork

Quote:

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:

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