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Grammar and Linguistics > Passive in indirect speech
Passive in indirect speech
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marciadnr
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Actually it only changes depending on the situation: if what the receptionist is referring to is a habit - the fact that breakfast is always served at that time, then it does not change (The receptionist explained that the breakfast is served between 7:00 and 9:00.).
Yet, if it is on that specific day - which is being reported - that it is considered as a future event - as if s/he used "will be served" - and in that case it changes into "would". (check changes of Passive Voice -Future). |
18 Jan 2009
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Kita19
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Hi Venus,
yes, I think marciadnr is right. I would definitly say that the sentence in direct speech is refering to the future and that�s why it changes to "would" in indirect speech. Otherwise it wouldn�t make sense.
I hope I could help you.
Hugs |
18 Jan 2009
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HARIM
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Hi Venus,
As many linguists suggest,I�d rather keep the sentence as it is.My reported sentence would look like: He explained that breakfast is served between .......
So the rule that applies to scientific and general truth sentences should apply to time tables
We can�t say he told me that the capital of Morocco was Rabat because Rabat was and still is the capital.
What do other teachers say? |
18 Jan 2009
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MissMelissa12
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It changes to that because in this sentence: "Breakfast is served between 7:00 and 9:00" The receptionist explained" , the word "is served" is a simple present tense with future meaning (official schedules) which is also in a passive voice.
So we will change it as if it were in future due what it is intending to say.
Do I make sense?
marciadnr makes a lot of sense too!!  |
19 Jan 2009
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