Looking for an engaging way to help students master reported speech? These 36 Reported Speech Task Cards give students targeted practice transforming direct speech into reported (indirect) speech using statements, questions, commands, and requests.
Perfect for ESL, EFL, and grammar-focused classrooms, this resource helps students build confidence with key grammar transformations in a clear, structured, and easy-to-use format.
Task Card Types
- Reporting statements (direct → reported speech)
- Reporting yes/no questions using if / whether
- Reporting WH- questions (who, what, where, when, why)
- Reporting commands using told + to
- Reporting requests using asked + to
What’s Included
- 36 printable task cards
- Clear, consistent format for easy student use
- Answer key for self-checking or teacher use
- Print-and-go format (no prep required)
Skills Practiced
- Transforming direct speech into reported speech
- Verb tense backshift and structure changes
- Pronoun and time expression changes
- Reporting questions, commands, and requests
- Grammar accuracy and sentence structure
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Low-prep and easy to implement
- Structured practice across multiple reported speech forms
- Great for centers, small groups, or independent work
- Supports scaffolded grammar learning
- Perfect alternative to traditional worksheets
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Also Available on TpT
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