Exercises for Direct and Indirect Speech in Nepali

Mastering direct and indirect speech in Nepali can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension of the language. These exercises are designed to help you understand the nuances and rules that govern the transformation of direct speech into indirect speech and vice versa. By practicing these exercises, you'll gain confidence in your ability to convey spoken words accurately and appropriately in written or reported form. This skill is crucial not only for effective communication but also for achieving higher proficiency in Nepali grammar and syntax. Our exercises cover a range of scenarios and complexities, from simple sentences to more intricate structures involving questions, commands, and statements. Each exercise is crafted to provide clear examples and practical practice opportunities, ensuring that learners at all levels can benefit. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced learner aiming to perfect your skills, these exercises will guide you through the intricacies of direct and indirect speech in Nepali. Dive in and start transforming your understanding of Nepali speech today!

Exercise 1

1. उसले भनेको थियो कि ऊ *आउँछ* (verb for coming).

2. शिक्षकले भनेका थिए कि विद्यार्थीले *पढ्नुपर्छ* (verb for studying).

3. उसले मलाई सोधेको थियो कि म कहिले *आउँछु* (verb for coming).

4. उसले भनेको थियो कि ऊ *गएको* छ (verb for going).

5. बाबाले भनेका थिए कि हामीले *खानुपर्छ* (verb for eating).

6. आमाले भनेकी थिइन् कि उसले *काम गरिरहेको* छ (verb for working).

7. साथीले भनेको थियो कि ऊ *आउन सक्दैन* (verb for inability to come).

8. उसले भनेको थियो कि ऊ *सुतिरहेको* छ (verb for sleeping).

9. उसले मलाई भनेको थियो कि म *पढ्नुपर्छ* (verb for studying).

10. उसले भनेको थियो कि ऊ *गाउँ जान्छ* (verb for going to village).

Exercise 2

1. उसले भन्यो कि ऊ *स्कूल* जाँदैछ (place where students go).

2. शिक्षकले सोधे, "तिमीले गृहकार्य *गर्दैछौ*?" (action related to homework).

3. आमाले सोधिन्, "तिमीलाई खाना *मन* पर्छ?" (emotion towards food).

4. रामले भने, "म अहिले *पढ्दै* छु।" (action related to studying).

5. उसले भन्यो, "म *खेल्न* जाँदैछु।" (action related to sports).

6. उनले सोधे, "तिमीले मेरो किताब *देख्यौ*?" (action related to seeing).

7. उसले भन्यो, "म *बजार* जाँदैछु।" (place where you shop).

8. शिक्षकले भने, "तिमीहरूले राम्रो *गरेको* छौ।" (action indicating good performance).

9. उसले भन्यो, "म *फिल्म* हेर्दैछु।" (action related to watching movies).

10. बाबुले भने, "हामी *भोलि* छुट्टीमा जाँदैछौं।" (time related to the next day).

Exercise 3

1. उसले भन्यो, "म *खाना खाँदैछु*" (खाने क्रियापद).

2. शिक्षकले सोधे, "तिमीले गृहकार्य *गरेका छौ*?" (गर्ने क्रियापद).

3. उनले सोधिन्, "तिमी कहाँ *गयौ*?" (जाने क्रियापद).

4. बाबुले भने, "मलाई *पानी* देऊ" (पानी).

5. उसले भन्यो, "तिम्रो नाम *के* हो?" (सोध्ने प्रश्नवाचक शब्द).

6. आमाले भनिन्, "तिमीले *दूध* पियौ?" (पिउने क्रियापद).

7. उसले भन्यो, "म *पढ्दै* छु" (पढ्ने क्रियापद).

8. उसले सोधिन्, "तिमीले यो किताब *पढेका छौ*?" (पढ्ने क्रियापद).

9. साथीले भन्यो, "हामी *खेल्न* जाँदैछौं" (खेल्ने क्रियापद).

10. आमाले भनिन्, "तिमीले आफ्नो कोठा *सफा* गर" (सफा गर्ने क्रियापद).