indirect speech...

[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!!!

 

[vin]

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. :hi:

 

[MikeNewYork]

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!!!

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

 

[Susie Smith]

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!!!

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.

 

[vin]

thanks a bunch for your quick replies!!!

i love this forum!!

 

[Tdol]

You're welcome. ;-)

 

[MikeNewYork]

thanks a bunch for your quick replies!!!

i love this forum!!

That makes my day!!!!!

:multi:

 

[vin]

mine too :wink: