Speak and Report: Direct & Indirect Speech for Class 5 
 

This worksheet introduces Grade 5 learners to the fundamentals of converting between direct and indirect speech. With step-by-step guidance, examples, and grammar challenges, students gain confidence in reporting what others say—perfect for both grammar practice and communication skills. 
 

Why Direct and Indirect Speech Matter in Grammar? 
 

Learning reported speech helps learners: 
1. Accurately report statements in writing and speaking. 
2. Recognize how verb tense, pronouns, and time expressions change. 
3. Improve formal and narrative writing skills. 
4. Develop greater precision and variation in sentence construction. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 
 

This worksheet includes five progressive exercises: 

📝 Exercise 1 – Convert Direct to Indirect 
Students rewrite sentences from direct speech to indirect, such as: 
“She says, ‘I am nervous.’” → “She says that she is nervous.” 

✍️ Exercise 2 – Convert Indirect to Direct 
Students turn given reported statements into their original spoken form. 

🔄 Exercise 3 – Mixed Transformation Practice 
A mix of direct and indirect examples where students identify the form and convert accordingly. 

🧩 Exercise 4 – Match the Sentences 
Learners match Column A (Direct Speech) to Column B (Indirect Speech) to reinforce meaning and transformation. 

🗣️ Exercise 5 – Rewrite Dialogue 
From a short conversation between students and a teacher, learners rewrite the dialogue using indirect speech with correct formatting. 
 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 
 

Exercise 1 – Direct to Indirect 
1. She says that she is a little bit nervous. 
2. They said that the time was over. 
3. We said that we went for a walk every day. 
4. They said that they took yoga classes. 
5. He says that he is happy. 
6. He says that he eats an apple a day. 
7. She says that she sang a song. 
8. He says that he wants to buy that book. 

Exercise 2 – Indirect to Direct 
1. He said, “I like English.” 
2. She said, “I have bought a book.” 
3. He said, “She is writing a letter.” 
4. They said, “We have homework.” 
5. He said, “I will go there tomorrow.” 
6. She said, “He is feeling unwell.” 
7. She said, “I am going to the market.” 
8. They said, “We like ice cream.” 

Exercise 3 – Mixed Transformation 
1. Anil said, “It is raining.” 
2. The teacher said, “Be quiet.” 
3. She said, “I will come tomorrow.” 
4. He said, “I have completed my project.” 
5. They said, “We are going on a trip.” 
6. Jane said, “I am tired.” 
7. He said, “I play football.” 
8. He said, “I will see you later.” 

Exercise 4 – Matching Column A to Column B 
1. e 
2. f 
3. g 
4. a 
5. b 
6. c 
7. h 
8. d 

Exercise 5 – Dialogue Rewrite 
1. Aisha said that she painted pictures in art class. 
2. Aisha said that she was drawing her pet dog. 
3. Rohan said that he would join the dance performance. 
4. Rohan said that he had a new costume. 

Help your child learn the art of reporting speech clearly and correctly with this engaging worksheet. 

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