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English notes latest questions, my mother said to me, “have you done your homework” change into indirect speech.

Indirect Speech: My mother asked me whether I had done my homework.

Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.

Present Perfect Tense > Past Perfect Tense.

And if the sentence is interrogative, we use the reporting verbs – asked, enquired, etc.

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Using the Present Perfect Tense

Are you wondering when to use the present perfect tense? Or I should say, "have you learned" when to use the present perfect? We use this tense to talk about an action that started in the past and   has a connection to the present.

[Note: Click here to learn  how to form   the present perfect.]

Use #1:   Describe past situations / things that have a strong connection to the present

We use the present perfect simple to describe an action  or state that started at an unknown or unspecified time in the past  AND has a connection to the present .

Learners are sometimes confused by this. They ask, if this tense is called the "present" perfect, why are we talking about "past" actions? Excellent question.

With this tense we're talking about the past   and the present . These actions or situations may have started and ended in the past but we are focusing on the effect of this action now in the present moment. Let's look at some examples to try to make this clearer:

• Your poor grades have become a problem. (The result now is that there is a problem.)
• Have you seen Selma? (Where is she now?)
• She 's gone to school. (She left home and is at school now.)
• Take off your shoes. I have just cleaned the floor. (A short while ago I mopped the dirty floor and it is clean now.)
• I can't find my keys. Have you seen them? (I lost my keys and can't find them now.)
• Have you done your homework? (Is your homework finished now?)
• I started but I haven't finished my homework yet. (My homework is not finished now.)
• I've been sick all day. (I'm still sick now.)

In each of these examples we are focusing on the result now or why the action is important at this present time.

Use #2: Describe past actions or conditions that continue in the present

It's usually easier for learners to understand the second use which is for actions that started in the past and are still continuing in the present moment.

The tense helps to answer " how long ago " something has been happening (in relation to now) or for how long a period of time  something has been happening. 

FOR / SINCE

We often use the words " since " (after a specific time) or " for " (a period of time) with this usage.

• We have lived here for  25 years.(We came here 25 years ago and still live here.) 
• My parents have been married since   1967. (They're still married.)
• We 've waited 20 minutes already for the bus. (We are still waiting.)
• My daughter has been sick for a week.
• I haven’t slept for two days.
• We haven’t seen each other since high school.
• I haven’t had a drink since the accident.
• He hasn’t dated anyone since his wife left him.
• I haven’t smoked a cigarette for three months now.

Note : we cannot use the present perfect tense with a completed time word. For example:

• Wrong:   We have seen the movie last night.  (Correct: we saw the movie last night.)
• Wrong :  Yesterday, I had worked very late. (Correct: Yesterday, I worked very late.)

With finished time words we use the present simple.

Use #3:  To ask about whether we ever   had past experiences

We frequently use the present perfect tense to ask or talk about whether someone has  experienced something during their life (at any time in the past until this moment).

EVER / NEVER / BEFORE

Often, we use the words " ever " (in questions) and " never ".  We will sometimes also add the word " before ."

• Have you ever   eaten fried insects?
• No, I haven't   tried fried insects and never will.
• Has  Jimmy ever   been this sick before?
• Have you taken private English lessons?
• I ' ve never travelled by train before.
• Have the children  ever   done something like this before?
• Never   in my life have I been so much in love.

Adverbs that are frequently used with the present perfect tense:  Already / yet / just / still

The following words (adverbials) are often used with the present perfect tense:

Just describes something that happened a short time before this moment.

• I 've just   received your email and will read it now.
• He 's just   arrived , I hear the car pulling to the garage.
• I'm so excited. Lady Gaga has just   released her latest album.

Just about means that something that was started is almost finished .

• I 've just about   finished this novel.
• Have you finished the report yet? Just about .
• I 've just about   used up all the milk.

Already has two main meanings:

1. Already = before this time (before now)

• Where's that letter? I 've already   mailed it.
• Can I help you clean? I 've already   swept to the floor but you can vacuum the carpet.
• We 've already   eaten at that restaurant so let's go somewhere else.

2. Already = so soon (something happened quickly or earlier than expected)

• We need to take the trash out. I 've already   taken it out.
• Has my boyfriend arrived already? I'm still getting dressed.
• You don't have to ask. Your mother has already   ironed your shirt.

Yet = at this time , until this time , as soon as this time

Note :  Yet usually comes at the end of the sentence. We use yet with negative statements and questions.

• Have my parents arrived yet?   (They are expected to arrive soon.)
• Have you finished the report yet?   (It should be done or finished soon.)
• He hasn't called yet.   (Until this time he hasn't called but he should call soon.)
• It's 3 o'clock and I haven't had lunch yet .

We use still in negative sentences with the present perfect to emphasize an action or situation happening or existing before now and continuing into the present:

• I can't believe you still   haven't written your paper.
• He said he sent an email an hour ago but I still  haven't received it.
• We still   haven't decided what to eat for lunch. 

If you need to review how to form   the present perfect tense please check this page. I go over the positive and negative forms, questions, review the irregular past participles and spelling changes and give lots of examples.

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Grammar Time: Reported Speech. Exercises

When we want to report what someone said, we use indirect or reported speech. Revise the rule and have practice doing these exercises.

Exam in Mind Level B1

Task 1. change the direct speech into reported speech. choose the past simple of ‘ask’, ‘say’ or ‘tell’:.

• “Don’t do it!” –  She asked not to do it. 
• “I’m leaving tomorrow.”
• “Please get me a cup of tea.”
• “She got married last year”.
• “Be quick!”
• “Could you explain number four, please?”
• “Where do you live?”
• “We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant.”
• “I’ll come and help you at twelve.”
• “What are you doing tomorrow?”
• “Don’t go!”
• “Do you work in London?”
• “Could you tell me where the post office is?”
• “Come here!”
• “I’ve never been to Wales.”
• “Have you ever seen ‘Lord of the Rings’?”
• “I don’t like mushrooms.”
• “Don’t be silly!”
• “Would you mind waiting a moment please?”
• “How often do you play sport?”
• Sarah complained, “My head is aching.”
• I wanted to know, “Where are you going?”
• Uncle David said, “Please take off your shoes when you come in.”
• Mom asked me, “Are you feeling well?”
• The teacher said, “Turn the music down!”
• Jasper said, “You can borrow the book for a few days.”
• Johnny admitted, “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet.”
• The policeman ordered, “Move your car out of the way!” – The policeman ordered us …
• Mary said, “I have just got back from New York.”
• John explained, “I am starting work for a new company next week.
• The teacher said, “Sardinia is an island that belongs to Italy.”
• He asked me, “Can you come to the meeting tomorrow?”
• The manager said to Cathy, “Please stand up!”
• Jerry asked me,”Did you see that car over there?”
• Mr Jackson said, “I wouldn’t go there if I were you.”

Task 2. Change the sentences to reported speech.

• He said, ” I found the money in the garden yesterday.”
• The policeman asked me , “What were you wearing last Sunday”?
• The teacher explained to us, “The moon takes 28 days to go around the earth.”
• Dad warned us , “Don’t touch the fresh paint!”
• He wanted to know, “Will you go to the concert next week?”
• Mary begged the teacher, “Please, give me another chance!”
• Mother asked me, “Did he lend you the money?”
• I was wondering, “Why does the earth move around the sun?”
• She said, “I’m sorry but I have to go now.”
• My mum complained, “I have been trying to phone you all day!”
• My friend told me , “I’ll have to go to the party without you.”
• Dad asked me , “Where have you been so long ?”
• Jane said , “I want to tell you about my trip to New York.”
• He asked us ,” Don’t make so much noise!”
• Robert said, ” You can stay at my place over the weekend.”
• Keith told the immigration officer, “This is my first visit to the United States.”
• My friend said, “I’m going to visit my parents next month.”
• The tourist guide warned us, “Don’t drink tap water in this city.”
• He asked me, “Are you starting work on Monday?”
• Elisabeth to her brother: “Don’t read my emails!”
• Jimmy complained, “I have already written this invitation twice.”
• The policeman wondered, “Why didn’t you stop at the traffic lights?”
• My sister told me, “I saw you at the supermarket yesterday.”
• The teacher said, “If I knew the answer, I would tell you.”
• My dad said, “You have to study harder for the next test.”
• The girl asked the shop assistant, “Can you shorten this dress for me?”
• He asked, “Do you live near the city, James?”
• The reporter asked, “Did you see the accident?”
• I advised Mike, “You should see a doctor”.
• The teacher told the students, “Speak up if you want to say something!”

Task 3. Change the sentences to reported speech.

• Mary said, “I will play a card game tomorrow.” – Mary informed me that …
• Sophie said, “I went to bed early last night.”
• The teacher said to Jenny, “You have to learn your grammar.”
• Jessica told the immigration officer,”This is my first trip to England.”
• He told me, “You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.”
• Marty said, “I’m going to visit my uncle next month.”
• Lara said, “I get on with my parents really fine.”
• Gloria explained, “I can’t come to the party because I’m going away for the weekend.”
• Mark said, “My friend found a new job in the music business.”
• Judy complained, “I have already written this essay four times.”
• Peter announced, “I will not give up until this factory is shut down.”
• Her boyfriend told her,” You have bought a wonderful dress.”
• Paul said, “I don’t like my new flat.”
• My father told Ben, “I am sure I saw you here last week.
• Betty said, “If I knew the answer, I would tell you the answer.”
• The landlady said to the student, “You must keep your room clean!”
• Mr Simmons told Harry, “Don’t smoke in my car!”
• He asked me, “Do you want to be famous?”
• My dad said, “Our aunt will stay for breakfast.”
• Sally said, “I can’t believe he is leaving me like this.”
• He wondered, “Where did Maud work?”
• Mom said, “I need to be at work early this morning.”
• Maria said, “Angela had worked at this company before I came here.”
• The woman complained,” The clock I bought yesterday doesn’t work.”
• He asked, “Were you followed by the police?”
• The chef advised us, “Cook the meat carefully.”
• He promised, “I’ll return the book tomorrow.”
• The teacher reminded us, “Don’t forget your homework”.
• Patricia said, “My mother will celebrate her birthday next week.”
• He warned me, “Don’t shout at me like that!”

Task 4. Change the sentences to reported speech.

• He said, “I will be there by noon.”
• The twins said, “We are five years old.”
• Mum said, “You will have to get up early for the trip tomorrow.”
• The teacher told her, “You speak English very well.”
• The doctor said, “Your mother will recover quickly.”
• My aunt said, “I am leaving early on Friday morning.”
• The boy said, “I have been to Australia before.”
• Herbert said, “We are going to live in Manchester.”
• Jennifer said, “I have already read that book.”
• Jim said, “I hope it won’t rain tomorrow.”
• My mum said,” You can go shopping later.”
• He said to me, “Where have you been?”
• My dad said, “Go to your room at once.” – My dad ordered me …
• Jimmy said, “I own a brand-new sports car.”
• John said, “I am writing a new novel”.
• My mother said, “Close you eye and open your hands.”
• I said to the host, “Can I have another piece of cake?”
• The teacher wondered, “Will she be safe if she goes alone?”
• She told me, “He has never written to me before.” –  She explained that …
• The shop assistant asked me, “What size are your shoes?” – The shop assistant wanted to know …
•  The administrator warned us, “Don’t walk on the grass”.
• My friend said to me, “Go to the doctor.” – My friend advised me …

Task 5. Change the sentences to reported speech.

• The hotel manager said, “Dinner is served between 7 and 9.
• My little brother said, “I didn’t steal the money.”
• Martha said, “Let’s go to the movies.” – Martha suggested …
• The headmaster said, “All students are taking part in the project.”
• Jamie said, “I’ll never forget your birthday again.”
• He asked me, “Can I take a photo?” – He wondered if …
• Joanne asked me, “Where did you buy that dress?”
• I wanted to know, “Where is the IT department?”
• Denny asked me, “When are you leaving?”
• Linda asked her teacher, “When will you give us the results?”
• Mom asked her, “How often do you look at your phone?” – Mom wanted to know …
• Ashley asked me, “Who are you going to the ball with?”
• He asked me, “How many people have you invited to the party?” – He wanted to know …
• John asked him, “Where should we put the new equipment?”
• I asked Dad, “Are you going to the U.S.?” – I wanted to know …
• Mom wanted to know, “When will you start behaving?”
• The stranger asked me, “Do you speak Chinese?”
• Mary wanted to know, ” What have you done with your hair?”
• I asked the teacher, “Can I go to the restroom?”
• Andy wanted to know, “Did your mom make the wedding dress?”
•  Tessa asked me, “Have you ever driven a motor scooter?”

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• Start date Mar 28, 2014
• Mar 28, 2014

hi, i find it hard to decide which tense to use when there are no time references. for example, let's say a teacher walks in the classroom and asks his pupils:"have you done/did you do your homework?"which tense should be used in this situation? i'd use the present perfect but i'm not sure. thanks!  

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The present perfect makes sense in that situation, but the simple past is also possible. Have you done your homework? Did you do your homework?  

owlman5 said: The present perfect makes sense in that situation, but the simple past is also possible. Have you done your homework? Did you do your homework? Click to expand...

"Have you done your homework?" This happened in the past, but somehow affects the present. "Yes." "You should give it to the teacher tomorrow." In this case, we might assume that the recently completed homework can be handed in now. The completion of the homework affects the present. "Did you do your homework?" This happened in the past. It doesn't affect the present or we don't care how it affects the present "Yes." "Why did you do so poorly on the test?" You are thinking about a past effect of doing the homework.  

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• Mar 29, 2014

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• Sep 20, 2014

<< Moderator's note: This question has been added to a previous thread. Please scroll up and read from the top. >> Hi, I'm new here, and I have a question about something that was bothering me for quite a long time. What is the difference between the regular form of past tense, and the form 'have past_tense '? To give you the right context, what's the difference between: "Did you do your homework?" and "Have you done your homework?" << New example will need its own thread. >>  

You mean the simple past and the present perfect. Here's a good primer: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm In short, the simple past is used when referring to a situation that is completely in the past (and thus concluded, with little to no relevance for the present situation). The present perfect (which is not a past tense) is used when referring to situations that are still happening and/or have a relevance for the present situation.  

That said, there is often little distinction between these tenses in the everyday use of the language. Using the simple past ("did you do your homework") in situations that actually call for the present perfect ("have you done your homework", because the enquirer wishes to know if the person's homework is now done) is especially common in American English. << Response to deleted question. >>  

"Did you do your homework?" and "Have you done your homework?" For example, if a child wanted to watch TV, mum or dad could say either of them but the second (the one using present perfect) is better because it emphasises that we are talking about now, today. If an investigator was asking about something before the present then the first one is correct. Teacher: On the night before you went on vacation last year, did you do your homework?  

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• Mar 2, 2019

[This post and the following ones have been added to a previous thread in which the same question was asked. Please read down from the top. DonnyB - moderator]. Context: I want to ask if my son has done the homework or not Did you do your homework ? Have you done your homework ? Which tense is better and why? Do we need "the" before "homework" in the context?  

Since you live in the UK, use "have you done", since you are interested in the situation in the present. I think AmE usage is "did you do". Don't use "the" with "your". "Your homework" is the usual way of saying it.  

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• Jun 25, 2019

A teacher gave a home assignment to his students one week ago. His students show up and say that the homework is still undone. What would they say? - We haven't done our homework. - We didn't do our home work.  

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Ivan_I said: A teacher gave a home assignment to his students one week ago. His students show up and say that the homework is still undone. What would they say? - We haven't done our homework. - We didn't do our home work. Click to expand...

Parla said: I think the teacher would use the simple past tense ("Did you do your homework?") since the reference is to work assigned the day before and it should have been done the evening before. Click to expand...

Helenejj said: What would the teacher say if the work was assigned three days ago? Click to expand...

Uncle Jack said: The present perfect indicates completion. "Have you done your homework?"asks the same question as "Is your homework complete?" Click to expand...

Helenejj said: Doesn't "Did you do your homework?" indicate that the homework is complete? Click to expand...

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Transform the following from direct to reported speech: The teacher said to me, "Do your homework." The teacher said to me to do my homework. The teacher said to me do your homework. The teacher told me to do your homework. The teacher told me to do my homework.

Indirect speech is used to report something in our own words. in case of order, the pattern for converting direct speech to reported speech is verb + indirect object + to-clause. the indirect object is the person spoken to. verbs in case of order can be command, order, warn. hence, option b is the correct answer..

‘Mom, Have You Done Your Homework Yet?’

Imagine you and your mom are attending the same college at the same time. That’s the synchronous story of Mika Wieczorek ‘24 and Emi Bague, MA ’24.

This past fall, they began their first semester studying at Emerson together: Wieczorek as an undergraduate Creative Writing major, and Bague, the assistant director of International Student Services at the Career Development Center, as a graduate student in the Publishing and Writing program.

“I thought it would be interesting,” said Wieczorek about being in school at the same time. “I remembered when I was in sixth grade and that my aunt was my teacher. It’s reminiscent of that, with having family in the same space.”

The two said attending Emerson at the same time is fascinating because they witness some of the same things, and when they discuss them, they are addressing them from their unique points of views — Wieczorek as an undergrad, and Bague as a grad student, staff member, and Emerson parent.

They talk about world events and can often relate and connect them to experiences among their friends, family, and colleagues, and to the microcosm at Emerson. They openly engage in conversations about social justice, and Bague is involved in related work groups in her department and division at the College.

“If something happens on campus or makes the news, like the protests, we process it among fellow staff, and as a dinner conversation at home,” said Bague.

Of course, they talk about classes and homework assignments. 

“Mika has asked, ‘Mom have you done your homework?’ I think, oh my goodness, my kid is disciplining me, and I’m like ‘no’,” joked Bague.

Attending school remotely the last two semesters has given them ample opportunities to discuss schoolwork, sometimes within a few feet of each other. They can review each other’s discussion posts on Canvas for classes, and provide feedback to each other. 

“One assignment for my Digital Publishing class was about fan fiction. For me, it’s a theme in the industry, but for Mika, it’s part of their life,” said Bague. “I had Mika read my post to see if my response resonated with them. For me it was theory, and for Mika it was practice.”

While Wieczorek will face the timeless question of what to do with their life after college, Bague seized the opportunity to build a better foundation in the publishing industry, an area of interest for her for many years. Wieczorek is always writing, including their own comics and graphic novels, doing both the illustrating and writing. They can also imagine teaching English in a non-English speaking country after graduating from Emerson.

On the opposite end of the timeline, Bague and Wieczorek remember the day they both knew they would be a great fit for Emerson. Bague was reading an Emerson job posting and college profile to Wieczorek one evening in February 2018.

“Mika said, ‘You need to work there.’ I said, ‘OK, I’ll apply,’” recalled Emi. “So I did, and got the offer. During my first year or so, I would think to myself, ‘I can see Mika here in the future.’ I would talk about it with my colleagues, about how ‘Emersonian’ Mika is.”

Emerson ended up being both their number one choice, and neither planned or expected to enroll at the same time in Fall 2020. There is even a possibility in the future that the two will graduate and walk on the same day.

And the sweetness of attending college at the same time is not lost on the pair.

“I love it. It’s a gift,” said Bague.

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Passage narration exercise for jsc questions.

1.     Change the following passage into indirect speech.

        The patient said to the doctor, ‘Last month my blood pressure was too high. Since then I have changed my food habits.’ The doctor asked ‘How?’ ‘I’m taking more fruits and vegetables, and very little fat in my diet. I’m having less sugar and salt now’.

2.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        “My sons, a great treasure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon,” said the old father. Being curious, the sons said, “How shall we find it?” “You must dig the land for it.” said the old man.

3.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        “Why don’t you attend the classes?” the teacher said to the boy.

        “You cannot expect good results unless you attend classes as I tell you.” “I am sorry sir, I have offended you,” said the boy. “Thank you,” said the teacher.

4.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        The teacher said to the boy, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said the boy.

5.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        “I came here yesterday from my town,” Fatema said. “Why did you come here?” I asked, “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother?”

6.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        “Why were you absent”, said the teacher. “The Headteacher is very angry with you. Go to him at once,” “I was seriously ill,” said Papia.

7.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?”

8.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        The teacher said to Kamal, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Kamal replied, “Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Jamal to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture.”

9.     Change the following passage into indirect speech :

        My friend said to me, “Why are you reading at this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” said I. “I have been suffering from fever for a long time,” said the student.

10.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (P. N. Govt. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi)

        The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No sir,” replied the student. “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow.”

11.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Dinajpur Zilla School, Dinajpur)

        Father said to me, “How is your progress for the coming examination?” I said, “Not so bad.” “Maintain regularity to achieve your goal,” said he. “May Allah help you.”

12.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Jessore Zilla School, Jessore)

        The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I don’t wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.”

13.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Comilla Zilla School, Comilla)

        “Good morning,” said the tourist. “Do you have any room vacant?” “Yes sir.” “Double or single?” “I want one single,” said the tourist. The receptionist said, “We have a single room on the second floor.”

14.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Chittagong Collegiate School, Chittagong)

        “My sons, listen to me, A great tresure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon.” “How shall we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.

15.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. ( Jalalabad Cantt. Public School & College, Sylhet)

        “Have you heard the name of Aesop?” asked the teacher. “No sir, who was he?” “Read the book attentively and you’ll be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables are!” said the teacher.

16.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Barisal Govt. Girls’ High School, Barisal)

        The teacher said, “Nilima, your JSC Exam is knocking at the door. How is your preparation?” “Well, sir. I am confident about my performance in the exam.” “Very good. May Allah help you to do well in the exam.” “Thank you, sir,” said Nilima.

17.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Dhaka)

        The teacher said to the boy, “Do you know that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes sir, I think so.” “Learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you sir,” said the boy.

18.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Ideal School & College, Motijheel, Dhaka)

        Nabila said to the English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that?” “Don’t worry. I shall help you,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said Nabila. “Give emphasis on all the four skills of language namely listening, speaking, reading and writing,” said the teacher.

19.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka)

        Once I asked a sweet little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” She replied cleverly, “I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that.” I said, “What a clever girl you are!” “I don’t tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know,” she spoke with an air of confidence.

20.  Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. (Bogra Zilla School, Bogra)

        “Will you buy my hair? asked Della. “I buy hair,” said Madam. “Take your hat off and let’s have a sight at the looks of it.” “Twenty dollars,” said Madam. “Give it to me quickly,” said Della.

21.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur)

        “My dear son, give me a glass of water. I am very thirsty. Perhaps the temperature has gone very high.” “Well, let me fetch it for you. Please wait a bit.” “May Allah bless you.”

22.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Udayan Higher Secondary School, Dhaka; Barisal Cadet College, Barisal; Bir Shreshtha Noor Mohammad Public College)

        The teacher said to the girl, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The girl said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your childhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” “May Allah grant you a long life,” said the teacher.

23.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Monipur High School & College, Mirpur, Dhaka)

        “Have you taken your meal, Tahmid?” said the mother. “Yes, I have taken my meal,” replied Tahmid. “Will you eat any fruit? Eat some mangoes,” the mother said.

24.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Adamjee Cantonment Public School, Dhaka)

        “Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have,” said the Piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny!” said the Mayor. “We cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty.”

25.  Rewrite the following passage in the reported speech. (Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail)

        “I have got GPA-5 in the JSC examination,” said Tanvir. “Congratulation”. “What do you intend to do now?” asked Mamun. “I want to study in a reputed school. I try to get admission in Mirzapur Cadet College”, said Tanvir. “Well, you will do better in the long run but it’s difficult to do,” said Mamun.

26.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College, Mymensingh)

        “Have you finished the book that I gave you last night?” Kamal said to me. “Yes, I have,” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier,” I said.

27.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rajshahi Cadet College, Rajshahi)

        Safwat asked his mother, “Are you going to New Market?” “No, but I shall go shopping there after visiting your aunt,” answered Mrs Khairul Haq. “Please buy me a new shirt,” he pleaded.

28.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Pabna Cadet College, Pabna)

        “Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and conditions then,” I said. “I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied.

29.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College, Joypurhat)

        Kaniz said to her English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that?” “Don’t worry. I will help you,” said the teacher.

30.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Jhenidah Cadet College, Jhenidah)

        “Niloy, can you tell me what I am teaching?” the teacher asked. “I am sorry, I can not follow,” replied Niloy, “You cannot, because you are not attentive,” the teacher

31.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Comilla Cadet College, Comilla)

        Rahim said to Hamid, “How are you? I went to your hostel yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?” “I went to the station,” said Hamid, “I had to receive my maternal uncle there.”

32.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Faujdarhat Cadet College, Chittagong)

        “Did people use stamps those days?” asked Rafiq. ‘Yes!” answered Mr. Jamil. “The first stamps were used in 1840.” “Are they easy to get now?” asked Shafiq. “They are very difficult to get.” replied his uncle.

33.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Sylhet Cadet College, Sylhet)

        “Have you offered your prayer today?” I said to my cousin. “No, I have forgotten,” he said. “That’s bad,” I said, “We must pray to the Almighty everyday.”

34.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Milestone College, Dhaka)

        “Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor.

        “Yes, I have,” said the piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny you are!” said the Mayor. “We cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty.”

35.  Change the form of speech. (Shamsul Haque Khan School & College, Dhaka)

        (a)   He said to me, “I have already finished my work.”

        (b)   The teacher said to me, “What do you want?”

        (c)   They said to us, “Let us go out for a walk.”

        (d)   He said to me, “May you have a pleasant journey.”

        (e)   The man said, “What a cheering report it is!”

36.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Motijheel Govt. Boys’ High School, Dhaka)

        “Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that,” I retorted, “I’ll eat nothing at dinner tonight.” “Humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

37.  Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (Motijheel Govt. Girls’ High School, Dhaka)

        (a)   He said, “I went to my friend’s house to borrow an essential book but he was not at home.”

        (b)   Ruby said to her mother, “What did you seen when you were in the States?”

        (c)   The man said, “Friends, please help me.”

        (d)   Nasima said to Sima, “What a nice gift I have got for you!”

38.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Motijheel Model High School & College, Dhaka)

        Zaman said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes I have finished reading the book,” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!” I said, “Will you return the book to me today?” he asked.

39.  Change the form of speech. (Govt. Laboratory High School, Dhaka)

        “Good morning,” said the tourist. “Have you any room vacant?” “Yes, sir, Double or single?” said the receptionist. “I want one double,” said the tourist.

40.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Mirpur Bangla School & College, Dhaka; Cantonment Public School & College, Rangpur)

        “What’s a puppet show?” Sabu said to his father. Father said, ‘Let’s go inside and you can see for yourself.” Inside the tent Sabu said, ‘How strange! A doll is dancing and talking!” Father said, “A man behind the screen is moving the doll.”

41.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Shaheed Police Smrity College, Mirpur, Dhaka; Cantonment Public School & College, Saidpur, Nilphamari)

        The passer-by stopped me and said, “Sir, can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” “Yes, I can,” I said. “Go straight about 100 yards and turn left. You will find it.” “Thank you sir,” he said.

42.  Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (Uttara High School & College, Dhaka)

        “Do you know why you are sent to school?” “For playing with friends, father.” “No, you are sent to learn, to read and write.” “But I won’t read and write.” replied Jack sulkily

43.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Gazipur)

        “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Hasan. “No, I have never gone there,” replied Shahadat. “But I have an inclination for visiting the place.” “I have an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year,” said Hasan. “How charming the scenery is!”

44.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Gazipur Cantonment Board Inter High School, Gazipur)

        “I came to Dhaka this morning. I sent you a telegram before starting from home,” he said. “Did you receive it in time?” he asked. “No,” I replied.

45.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rani Bilashmoni Govt. Boys’ High School, Gazipur)

        Nadeef said to Rajib, “Can you play chess?” “Yes, I can,” said Rajib. “Let’s play chess,” said Nadeef.

46.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Faridpur Zilla School, Faridpur)

        “I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said. “Neither do I,” I answered promptly. “Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken. “These French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.”

47.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rajbari Govt. High School, Rajbari)

        “What is the problem with you?” said the doctor. “What a severe pain in my abdomen!” Let me examine you.” After examining the patient he said, “You have been suffering from constipation. Take the prescribed medicine for a few days.”

48.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Bindubasini Govt. Boys’ High School, Tangail)

        “Ranju, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir. I have done it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ranju. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher, “let us try again.”

49.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Bindubasini Govt. Girls’ High School, Tangail)

        The teacher said to the boy, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The boy said, “Yes, sir, I think so,” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you sir,” said the boy. “May God grant you a long life,” said the teacher to the boy.

50.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Jamalpur Zilla School, Jamalpur)

        “My dear son, give me a glass of water. I am very thirsty. Perhaps the temperature has gone very high,” said the mother. “Well, let me fetch it for you. Please wait a bit,” said the son. “May Allah bless you.”

51.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Khulna Govt. Girls’ High School, Khulna)

        “What is the time by your watch?” he said. “It is half past nine,” I said. He said, “I want to go to the college. Would you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry,” replied I.

52.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Khulna Collegiate Girls’ School, Khulna)

        Rina said to me, “Have you finished the book I gave you yesterday?” “Yes, I have finished reading the book,” I replied, “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier,” I said. “Will you return me the book today?” she said.

53.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Govt. Laboratory High School, Khulna)

        The poor man said to the woman, “Let me have some food.” The woman said, “Why do you beg alms? You look strong. Can’t you work?”

54.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Kushtia Zilla School, Khshtia)

55.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Kushtia Govt. Girls’ High School, Kushtia)

        “I came here yesterday from my village,” he said. “Why did you come?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time. I hope she is quite well.”

56.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Shandhani School & College, Gangni, Meherpur)

        “My sons,” said he, “a great treasure is hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.” “Where is it hidden?” said the sons. “I am about to tell you,” said the old man, “but you must dig for it.”

57.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Sathkira Govt. High School, Satkhira)

        “Why did you no go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. ‘How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl, “Don’t worry for me.”

58.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Satkhira Govt. Girls’ High School, Satkhira)

        The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can, Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I do not wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.”

59.  Change the narrative style of the following  text. (The Millennium Stars School & College, Rangpur Cantonment, Rangpur; Rangpur Govt. Girls’ High School, Rangpur)

        “Ratan, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir, I have done it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ratan. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”

60.  Change the narrative style of the following  text. (Lions School & College, Saidpur, Nilphamari)    

        The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I’ve been starving for three days.” The maid said, “why do you beg? Can’t you work?”

61.  Change the narrative style of the following  text. (Thakurgaon Govt. Girls’ High School, Thakurgoan)        

        “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Kamal. “No, I have never been there,” replied Hasan. “But I long for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Kamal.

62.  Change the narrative style of the following  text. (Gaibandha Govt. Girls’ High School, Gaibandha)              

        “The student said to the teacher, “Sir, may I ask you a question?” “Yes, you may, said the teacher, The student said, “How can I be fluent in English?” Be active,” said the teacher.

63.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Govt. Girls’ High School, Jessore)       

        I said to the passer-by, “What are you seeing now?” “I’m seeing the people running here and there.” he said. “How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this.” I said.

64.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Dawood Public School, Jessore Cantonment, Jessore)   

        “Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, sir? Why don’t you eat?” asked the nobleman. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “What do you mean to say?” said the nobleman.

65.  Change the following into indirect speech. (Vidyamoyee Govt. Girls; High School, Mymensingh)

        Mithun said to me, “Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday? “Yes, I have finished reading the book.” I replied. “What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!” I said.

66.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Mymensingh Zilla School, Mymensingh)

        The class teacher of VIII said to the students, “Do you like to go for study tour?” “Yes,” said all the students. Then he said, “Take permission of your parents.” One of the students said, “Where will we go, sir?” ” It will be decided after a discussion.” said the teacher.

67.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rajshahi Govt. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi; Bogra Govt. Girls’ High School)

        “I came here yesterday from my village”, he said. “Why did you come?” I asked. “My mother sent me to you with this letter.” “How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time.”

68.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Rajshahi Collegiate School, Rajshahi)

        “Don’t you understand what I discuss in the class?” said the teacher. “Yes, sir but we are afraid of reading English. So we are weak in English,” replied the students “Read attentively and you will overcome your fear,” said the teacher.

69.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi)

        “My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.

70.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Bogra Cantonment Public School & College, Bogra)

        The boy said to the teacher, “Sir, I shall be much obliged if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday.” The teacher said, “I am very glad to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like.”

71.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (BIAM Model School & College, Bogra)

        “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. “How are you today?” the mother asked again. “Well,” said the girl, “Don’t worry for me.”

72.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Govt. K. D. High School, Naogaon)

        “I came to Dhaka this afternoon. I sent you a message before starting from home.” Rakib said, “Did you receive it in time?” “No, I did not receive it,” I replied.

73.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Pabna Govt. Girls’ High School, Pabna)

        My father looked at me in anger and said to me, “Where have you heen so long and why are you wasting your time?” After a moment, he said, “Will you not appear in the final examination?

74.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Pabna Zilla School, Pabna)

        “I came to Dhaka this morning. I sent you a message before starting from home”, he said. “Did you see it?” he asked. “No”, I replied.

75.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Momena Ali Biggan School, Sirajganj)

        The Headmaster said to the boy, “Why are you late today? You should attend school in time. Remember, punctually is essential in every walk of life, I think you will not be late on any other day. Go to your class. I wish your success. May Allah bless you.”

76.  Change the following narration from direct into indirect. (Amena-Baki Residential Model School & College, Dinajpur)

        (a)   They said to us “Let us go out for a walk.”

        (b)   He said to me “Where do you live”?

        (c)   He said “Long live our president”.

        (d)   He said to me “Alas! I am undone?”

        (e)   Teacher said to students “Honesty is the best policy”.

77.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Dinajpur Govt. Girls’ High School, Dinajpur)

        “Have you done your homework?” mother said to the daughter. “No, I’ve forgotten.” “By doing so, you can’t expect to do well in your studies,” said the mother.

78.  Change the following passage into indirect speech. (Cantonment Board High School, Dinajpur)

        “Where are you going.” said the merchant. “I was coming to see you. What do you want?” “To earn my bread by the labour of my hands.”        “Do you really want work?” said the merchant. “Yes, if you any.” “Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house.”

Passage Narration Exercise For JSC Questions Solutions

1.     Changing the form of speech :

        The patient told the doctor that last month his blood pressure had been too high. Since then he had changed his food habits. The doctor wanted to know how he changed the habit. The patient replied that he was taking more fruits and vegetables and very little fat in his diet. He also added that he was having less sugar and salt then.

2.     Changing the form of speech :

        Addressing them as his sons the old father said that a great treasure lied hidden in the land there . He also said to his sons that he was going to leave it as he should die soon. Then being carious the sons asked him how they should find that/it. The old man replied that they had to dig the land for it.  

        Note : indirect speech-G must _vK‡j direct speech-G had to nq| must have _vK‡j must have had nq| may _vK‡j might, should have _vK‡j should have had nq|

3.     Changing the form of speech :

        The teacher asked the boy why he (boy) didn’t attend the classes. Then the teacher warned him and told him that he could not expect good result unless he attended classes as he (teacher) told him (boy). The boy expressed sorry to his teacher and said that he had offended him. Then the teacher thanked him (the boy). 

4.     Changing the form of speech :

        The teacher asked the boy if he thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy answered affirmatively and addressing his teacher as sir he said that he thought so. Then the advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked his teacher.  

        [ Note: wPišÍb mZ¨ nIqv‡Z ….. honesty is …. n‡jv| ]

5.     Changing the form of speech :

        Fatema said that he had come here the previous day from his town. I asked her why he had go there . Fatema replied that his mother had sent her to him (I) with that letter. Then I asked her how her mother was.    

        Note : Dirrect Narration-G Yesterday _vK‡j Indirrect-G the previous day, come _vK‡j go, here _vK‡j there, this _vK‡j that nq|

6.     Changing the form of speech :

        The teacher asked Papia why he was absent. The teacher also said that the Head teacher was very angry with her (Papia). Then he ordered him go to the Head teacher at once Papia answered that she was seriously ill.           

7.     Changing the form of speech :

        The old man asked me if I could give him some food. The old man also said that he had been starving for two days. The maid replied / asked him (old man) why he did beg. Then he also asked him if he could work.

8.     Changing the form of speech :

        The teacher asked Kamal why he was talking in the class. Then the teacher advised him to behave himself. Kamal expressed his sorry to his teacher and said that he was sorry. Kamal also said then that he was asking Jamal to lend him his (Jamal) pen. He also added that his (Kamal) pen had run out. The teacher advised him to be attentive and listen to his lecture.

9.     Changing the form of speech :

        My friend asked me why I was reading at that hour. He also said to me that it was time for prayer. Then he proposed him to go out for a walk after saying prayer. I answered in an affirmative way and said that I agreed with him. The student said that he had been suffering from fever for a long time. 

10.  Changing the form of speech : ( P. N. Govt. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi)

        The teacher asked the student if he (s) had prepared his lesson that day. The student respectfully replied in the negative and said that he (s) had been suffering from headache the previous day. He added that he (s) would do his work the next day.

11.  Changing the form of speech : ( Dinajpur Zilla School, Dinajpur)

        Father asked me how my progress was for the coming examination. I replied that my progress was not so bad. He advised me to maintain regularity to achieve my goal and prayed that Allah might help me.

12.  Changing the form of speech : ( Jessore Zilla School, Jessore)

        The traveller asked the peasant if he (p) could tell him (t) the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the affirmative and said that he (p) could tell him (t) the way. The peasant asked him if he (t) wanted one in which he (t) could spend the night. The traveller replied that he did not wish to stay there but he (t) only wanted a meal.

13.  Changing the form of speech : ( Comilla Zilla School, Comilla)

        The tourist wished the receptionist good morning and asked him if they had any vacant room. He respectfully replied in the affirmative and asked him if he wanted a double or a single room. The tourist replied that he wanted a single room. Then the receptionist said that they had a single room on the second floor.

14.  Changing the form of speech : ( Chittagong Collegiate School, Chittagong)

        The old man told his sons affectionately to listen to him and said that a great treasure lay hidden in the land there. He further said that he was going to leave it as he would die soon. The sons asked him how they would find it. The old man replied them that they had to dig the land for it.

15.  Changing the form of speech : ( Jalalabad Cantt. Public School & College, Sylhet)

        The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students replied in the negative and asked him who he had been. The teacher advised them to read the book attentively and said that they would be able to know about him. The teacher exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive.

16.  Changing the form of speech : ( Barisal Govt. Girls’ High School, Barisal)

        The teacher reminded Nilima that her JSC Exam was knocking at the door. Then he asked her how her preparation was. Nilima replied respectfully that her preparation was well. She added that she was confident about her performance in the exam. The teacher told her that it was very good. He prayed that Allah might help her to do well in the exam. Nilima thanked him respectfully.

17. Changing the form of speech : (Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Dhaka)

        The teacher asked the boy if he (b) thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully replied in the affirmative that he (b) thought so. The teacher advised him (b) to learn to be honest from his (b) boyhood. The boy respectfully thanked him (t).

18. Changing the form of speech : (Ideal School & College, Motijheel, Dhaka)

        Nabila told the English teacher politely that she wanted to improve her English. She asked how she could do that. The teacher told her not to worry. He also said that he would help her. Nabila politely thanked him. The teacher advised her to give emphasis on all the four skills of language namely listening, speaking, reading and writing.

19. Changing the form of speech : (Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka)

        Once I asked a sweet little girl what her mother’s name was. She replied cleverly that she knew her mother’s name but she would not tell me that. I exclaimed with wonder that she was a very clever girl. She spoke with an air of confidence that she did not tell her mother’s name to anybody whom she did not know.

20. Changing the form of speech : (Bogra Zilla School, Bogra)

        Della asked Madam if she (M) would buy her (D) hair. In reply Madam said that she (M) bought hair. Then she (M) told her (D) to take her (D) hat off and suggested that they should have a sight at the looks of it. After that Madam said that she (M) would give her (D) twenty dollars for her (D) hair. Della agreed and requested her (M) to give the money to her quickly.

21. Changing the form of speech : (Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur)

        The speaker endearingly told his son to give him a glass of water. Then he said that he was very thirsty and that perhaps the temperature had gone very high. Being compliant the son then told him that he might be allowed to fetch it for him. He requested him to wait a bit. The speaker then prayed that Allah might bless him.

22. Changing the form of speech : (Udayan Higher Secondary School, Dhaka; Barisal Cadet College, Barisal; Bir Shreshtha Noor Mohammad Public College)

        The teacher asked the girl if she (g) thought that honesty is the best policy. The girl respectfully replied in the afirmative and said that she thought so. Then the teacher advised her (the girl) then to learn to be honest from her childhood. The girl respectfully thanked him (the teacher). The teacher prayed that Allah might grant her (the girl) a long life.

23. Changing the form of speech : (Monipur High School & College, Mirpur, Dhaka)

        The mother asked Tahmid if he had taken his meal. Tahmid replied in the affirmative and said that he had taken his meal. The mother again asked him if he would eat any fruits and told him to eat some mangoes.

24. Changing the form of speech : (Adamjee Cantonment Public School, Dhaka)

        The Mayor asked the Piper if he (P) had killed the rates. The Piper replied in the affirmative and said that he had killed them. The Piper told him (M) to give him (P) the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed with wonder that he (P) was very funny. He (M) said that they could not give him (P) so much money. He (M) told him (P) to take only fifty.

25.  Changing the form of speech : (Mirzapur Cadet College, Tangail)

        Tanvir told Mamun that he had got GPA-5 in the JSC examination. Mamun congratulated him (T) and asked what he (T) intended to do then. Tanvir replied that he (T) wanted to study in a reputed school. He (T) added that he tried to get admission in Mirzapur Cadet College. Mamun appreciated him (T) and told him that he (T) would do better in the long run but it was difficult to do.

26.  Changing the form of speech : (Mymensingh Girls’ Cadet College, Mymensingh)

        Karmal asked me if I had finished the book that he had given me the previous night. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished it. I exclaimed with joy that it was a very interesting book. I also said that I wished I would borrow the book earlier.

27.  Changing the form of speech : (Rajshahi Cadet College, Rajshahi)

        Safwat asked his mother if she was going to New Market. Mrs Khairul Haq replied in the negative and said that she would however go shopping there after visiting his (S) aunt. He then pleaded her to buy him a new shirt.

28.  Changing the form of speech : (Pabna Cadet College, Pabna)

        I asked the boy if he would go to my house the next day and told him that we could discuss terms and conditions then. He replied that he would be very happy to meet me at my house and thanked me very much.

29.  Changing the form of speech : (Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College, Joypurhat)

        Kaniz told her English teacher respectfully that she wanted to improve her English. She also asked him how she could do that. The teacher advised her not to worry. He also assured her that he would help her.

30.  Changing the form of speech : (Jhenidah Cadet College, Jhenidah)

        The teacher asked Niloy if he(N) could tell him(t) what he(t) was teaching. Niloy apologized and replied that he (N) could not follow. The teacher told him (N) that he (N) could not because he (N) was not attentive.

31.  Changing the form of speech : (Comilla Cadet College, Comilla)

        Rahim asked Hamid how he (H) was and said that he had gone to his (H) hostel the previous day but hadn’t found him (H). He also aksed Hamid where he (H) had gone. Hamid replied that he (H) had gone to the station and added that he (H) had to receive his maternal uncle there.

32.  Changing the form of speech : (Faujdarhat Cadet College, Chittagong)

        Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil whether people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied in the affirmative and said that the first stamps had been used in, 1840. Shafiq asked Mr. Jamil if they were easy to get then. His uncle replied that they were very difficult to get.

33.  Changing the form of speech : (Sylhet Cadet College, Sylhet)

        I asked my cousin if he had offered his prayer that day. He replied in the negative and said that he had forgotten. I told him that it was bad. I also said that we must pray to the Almighty everyday.

34.  Changing the form of speech : (Milestone College, Dhaka)

        The Mayor asked the piper whether he (p) had killed the rats. The piper replied in the affirmative and said that he (p) had killed and also requested him (M) to give him (p) the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed with wonder that he was very funny and also said that they could not give him (p) so much money. He (M) told him to take only fifty.

35.  Changing the form of speech : (Shamsul Haque Khan School & College, Dhaka)

        (a)   He told me that he had already finished his work.

        (b)   The teacher asked me what I wanted.

        (c)   They proposed to us that we should go out for a walk.

        (d)   He wished that I might have a pleasant journey.

        (e)   The man exclaimed with joy that it was a very cheering report.

36.  Changing the form of speech : (Motijheel Govt. Boys’ High School, Dhaka)

        As we shook hands, she advised me to follow her example and never to eat more than one thing for luncheon. I retorted that I would do better than that. I added that I would eat nothing at dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily and called me a humorist.

37.  Changing the form of speech : (Motijheel Govt. Girls’ High School, Dhaka)

        (a)   He said that he had gone to his friend’s house to borrow an essential book but he had not been at home.

        (b)   Ruby asked her mother what she had seen when she had been in the States.

        (c)   Addressing them as friends, the man requested them to help him.

        (d)   Nasima exclaimed to Sima with joy that she (N) had got a very nice gift for her (S).

38.  Changing the form of speech : (Motijheel Model High School & College, Dhaka)

        Zaman asked me if I had finished reading the book he (Z) had given me the pervious day. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished reading the book. I exclainmed with joy that it was a very interesting book and also wished that I would borrow the book earlier. Zaman asked me if I would return the book to him that day.

39.  Changing the form of speech : (Govt. Laboratory High School, Dhaka)

        The tourist wished the receptionist good morning and asked him if they had any room vacant. He respectfully replied in the affirmative and asked him if he wanted a double or a single room. The tourist replied that he wanted one double room.

40.  Changing the form of speech : (Mirpur Bangla School & College, Dhaka; Cantonment Public School & College, Rangpur)

        Sabu asked his father what a puppet show was. Father proposed to Sabu that they should go inside and he (S) could see for himself. Inside the tent Sabu exclaimed with wonder that it was very strange that a doll was dancing and talking. His father told him that a man behind the screen was moving the doll.

41.  Changing the form of speech : (Shaheed Police Smrity College, Mirpur, Dhaka)

        Addressing me as sir the passer-by stopped me and asked me if I could tell him the way to the nearest inn. I replied in the affirmative and said that I could and told him to go straight about 100 yards and turn left and said that he would find it. Then he thanked me respectfully.

42.  Changing the form of speech : (Uttara High School & College, Dhaka)

        Father asked Jack if he (J) knew why he (J) was sent to school. Jack replied that he was sent to school for playing with friends. Father disagreed with him (J) and told him that he (J) was sent to learn, to read and write. Disagreeing Jack replied sulkily that he would not read and write.

43.  Changing the form of speech : (Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Gazipur)

        Hasan asked Shahadat whether he (S) had ever been to Cox’s Bazar. Shahadat replied in the negative and said that he (S) had never gone there. He (S) added that he (S) had an inclination for visiting the place. Hasan said that he (H) had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach the previous year. He (H) exclaimed with joy that the scenery was very charming.

44.  Changing the form of speech : (Gazipur Cantonment Board Inter High School, Gazipur)

        He told me that he had gone to Dhaka that morning and added that he had sent me a message before starting from home. Then he asked me if I had received that in time. I replied in the negative that I had not received it.

45.  Changing the form of speech : (Rani Bilashmoni Govt. Boys’ High School, Gazipur)

        Nadeef asked Rajib if the (R) could play chess. Rajib replied in the affirmative and said that he (R) could. Then Nadeef proposed to Rajib that they should play chess.

46.  Changing the form of speech : (Faridpur Zilla School, Faridpur)

        She said that she never drank anything for luncheon. I answered promptly that I did neither. She proceeded as though I had not spoken and told me that she drank nothink except white wine. She added that those French white wines were so light and they were wonderful for the digestion.

47.  Changing the form of speech : (Rajbari Govt. High School, Rajbari)

        The doctor asked the patient what the problem with him was. The patient exclaimed with pain that he had a very severe pain in his abdomen. The doctor told him that he (d) might examine him (p). After examining the patient he (d) said that he (p) had been suffering from constipation and advised him (p) to take the prescribed medicine for a few days.

48.  Changing the form of speech : (Bindubasini Govt. Boys’ High School, Tangail)

        The teacher asked Ranju if he had done his English lesson that day. Ranju respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he had done it and added that but he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked him where the problem was. He (t) proposed that they should try again.

49.  Changing the form of speech : (Bindubasini Govt. Girls’ High School, Tangail)

        The teacher asked the boy if he (b) thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he thought so. The teacher advised him (b) then to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy respectfully thanked him (t). The teacher prayed that God might grant him (b) a long life.

50.  Changing the form of speech : (Jamalpur Zilla School, Jamalpur)

        Addressing her son affectionately, mother told him to give her a glass of water. Then she said that she was very thirsty and she added that perhaps the temperature had gone very high. Giving his consent the son then told her that he might be allowed to fetch it for her. He requested her to wait a bit. Mother then prayed that allah might bless him.

51.  Change the form of speech (Khulna Govt. Girls’ High School, Khulna)

        He asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He again said that he wanted to go to the college and adked me politely if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and said I was sorry.

52.  Change the form of speech (Khulna Collegiate Girls’ School, Khulna)

        Rina asked me if I had finished the book she (R) had given me the previous day. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished reading the book. I also exclamined with joy that it was a very interesting book and I wished I would borrow the book earlier. Then she asked me if I wourld return her (R) the book that day.

53.  Change the form of speech (Govt. Laboratory High School, Khulna)

        The poor man told the woman that he might have some food. The woman asked him why he begged alms and said that he looked strong. She again asked him if the could not work.

54.  Change the form of speech (Kushtia Zilla School, Kushtia)

        She told me that she never drank anything for luncheon. I answered promptly that neither did I. She proceeded as though I had not spoken. She added that those French white wines were so light. She also added that they were wonderful for the digestion.

55.  Change the form of speech (Kushtia Govt. Girls’ High School, Kushtia)

        He told me that he had gone there the previous day from his village. I asked him why he has gone. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I also asked him how his mother was and said that I had not seen her for a long time. I also added that I hoped she was quite well.

56.  Change the form of speech (Shandhani School & College, Gangni, Meherpur)

        The old man told his sons that a great treasure was hidden in the estate. He further said that he (o) was about to leave it to them (s). The sons asked the old man where it was hidden. The old man replied that he was about to tell them but they to dig for it.

57.  Change the form of speech (Satkhira Govt. High School, Satkhira)

        The mother asked the girl why she (d) had no gone to school the previous day. Addressing her mother as mum, the daughter replied that she (d) had been ill. The mother again asked her how she was that day, The daughter replied that she was well and requested her not to worry for her.

58.  Change the form of speech (Satkhira Govt. Girls’ High School, Satkhira)

        The traveler asked the peasant if he (p) could tell him (t) the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the affirmative that he could. He (p) asked if he (t) wanted one in which he (t) could spend the night. The traveler replied that he (t) did not wish to stay there, but he (t) only wanted a meal.

59.  Change the form of speech (The Millennium Stars School & College, Rangpur Cantonment, Rangpur;  Rangpur Govt. Girls’ High School, Rangpur)

        The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English that day. Ratan respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he had done it but added that he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked him where the problem was and proposed that they should try again.

60.  Change the form of speech (Lions School & College, Saidpur, Nilphamari)

        The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food and said that he had been starving for three days. The maid asked the old man why he begged. She again asked him if he (man) could not work.

61.  Change the form of speech (Thakurgaon Govt. Girls’ High School, Thakurgoan)

        Kamal asked Hasan whether/if he had ever been to Cox’s Bazar. Hasan replied in the negative that he had never been there. But he added that he longed for visiting the place. Kamal said that he had had an opportunity to visit the sea beach the previous year.

62.  Change the form of speech (Gaibandha Govt. Girls’ High School, Gaibandha)

        The student asked the teacher respectfully if he (s) might ask him (t) a question. The teacher replied in the affirmative that he (s) might ask. The student then asked him how he (s) could be fluent in English. The teacher advised him (s) be active.

63.  Change the form of speech (Govt. Girls’ High School, Jessore)

        I asked the passer-by what he was seeing then. He replied that he was seeing the people running here and there. I exclaimed with wonder that they were very happy. I prayed that God might help them. Then I told him that I might enjoy that.

64.  Change the form of speech (Dawood Public School, Jessore Cantt., Jessore)

        The nobleman asked Sheikh Saadi respectfully why he (S) was putting up the food in his pocket and he again asked why he (s) did not eat. Sheikh Saadi replied that he was doing the right thing and added that his dress deserved those rich dishes. The man asked him what he (s) meant to say.

65.  Changing the form of speech. (Vidyamoyee Govt. Girls; High School, Mymensingh)

        Mithun asked me if I had finished reading the book he (M) had given me the pervious day. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished reading the book. I exclaimed with joy that it was a very interesting book and also wished that I would borrow the book earlier.

66.  Changing the form of speech (Mymensingh Zilla School, Mymensingh)

        The class teacher of VIII asked the students if they liked to go on a study tour. All the students replied in the affirmative to their class teacher. Then the teacher told  the students to take permission of their parents. One of the students respectfully wanted to know where they would go. The teacher replied that it would be decided after a discussion.

67.  Changing the form of speech (Rajshahi Govt. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi; Bogra Govt. Girls’ High School)

        He told me that he had gone there the previous day from his village. I asked him why he had gone. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I then asked him how his mother was and said that I had not seen her for a long time.

68.  Changing the form of speech (Rajshahi Collegiate School, Rajshahi)

        The teacher asked the students if they understood what he discussed in the class. The students respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that but they were afraid of reading English. They added that for that reason they were weak in English. The teacher advised them to read attentively and they would overcome their fear.

69.  Changing the form of speech (Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi)

        The old man told his sons affectionately to listen to him and said that a great treasure lay hidden in the land. He further said he (o) was going to leave it to them (s). The sons asked the old man how they would find it. The old man told his sons that they had to dig the land for it.

70.  Changing the form of speech (Bogra Cantonment Public School & College, Bogra)

        The boy told the teacher respectfully that he (b) would be much obliged if he (t) kindly lent him (b) the book he (t) had praised highly in the classroom the previous day. Then the teacher said that he  (t) was very glad to know that he (b) was eager to read that book. He (t) added that he (b) was welcome to any of his (t) books that he (b) liked.

71.  Changing the form of speech (BIAM Model School & College, Bogra)

        The mother asked the girl why she (g) had not gone to school the previous day. Addressing her mother as mum, the girl replied that she (g) had been ill. The mother again asked her how she (g) was that day. The girl replied that she was well and requested her mother not to worry for her.

72.  Changing the form of speech (Govt. K. D. High School, Naogaon)

        Rakib told me that he had gone to Dhaka that afternoon and added that he had sent me a message before starting from home. Then he asked me if I had received that in time., I replied in the negative and said that I had not received it.

73.  Changing the form of speech (Pabna Govt. Girls’ High School, Pabna)

        My father looked at me in anger and asked me where I had been so long and why I was wasting my time. After a moment. he asked me if I would not appear at the final examination.

74.  Changing the from of speedh (Pabna Zilla School, Pabna)

        He told me that he had gone to Dhaka that morning and added that he had sent me a message before starting from home. He then asked me if I had seen it. I replied in the negative.

75.  Changing the form of speech (Momena Ali Biggan School, Sirajganj)

        The Headmaster asked the boy why he was late that day. He (H) told the boy that he (b) Should attend school in time. He (H) also advised him to remember that punctuality is essential in every walk of life. He (H) also said that he (H) thought he (b) would not be late on any other day. He (H) then told/ordered him (b) to go to his (b) class and wished him (b) his (b) success. Finally, he (H) prayed that Allah might bless him (b).

76.  Changing the form of speech (Amena-Baki Residential Model School & College, Dinajpur)

        (a)   They proposed to us that we should go out for a walk.

        (b)   He asked me where I lived.

        (c)   He wished that their President might live long.

        (d)   He exclaimed with sorrow that he was undone.

        (e)   Teacher told students that honesty is the best policy.

77.  Changing the form of speech (Dinajpur Govt. Girls’ High School, Dinajpur)

        Mother asked the daughter if she (d) had done her (d) homework. The daughter replied in the negative and said that she (d) had forgotten. Then the mother told her (d) that by doing so, she (d) could not expect ot do well in her (d) studies.

78.  Changing the form of speech (Cantonment Board High School, Dinajpur)

        The merchant asked the youth where he (y) was going. The youth replied that he had been going to see him (m). The merchant again asked the youth what he (y) wanted. The youth replied that he (m) wanted to earn his bread by the labour of his hands. The merchant further asked him if he (y) really wanted work. The youth replied in the affirmative and said that he wanted if he (m) had any. Then the merchant ordered him to follow him (m) and carry a box from a shop to his house.

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Dear Therapist: My Mom Won’t Stop Pressuring Me to Get Better Grades

I’ve wanted to address this with her for a while now, but I’m afraid she’ll scold me.

Dear Therapist,

I’m 14 years old and I’m having problems with my mom. She constantly nags me about my grades not being high enough, even if I have gotten the highest in the class. She also keeps telling me to go out and run or to eat less to lose weight. I am heavier than some of my friends, but I’m not overweight. I remind her that my weight is fine because I’m strong and I dance a lot, but she doesn’t listen to me.

Even though she wants me to get top grades, when I study instead of going out and exercising, she criticizes me for being lazy. I study a lot, and I have a lot of hobbies, like making videos, singing, dancing, and much more. But I never have time for any of these, because I’m always being forced to work.

I’ve been wanting to address these issues with my mom for a while now, but I’m afraid I will be scolded by her. What should I do?

Dear Anonymous,

I’m glad that you reached out, because so many teenagers feel exactly as you do. They’re experiencing extreme parental pressure but believe that they either can’t or don’t know how to address it. And it absolutely should be addressed.

I can imagine how stressful and confusing these messages from your mom are, and how unpleasant these interactions must be. You say she doesn’t listen to you, so let’s think about why that is, and what might help her to hear you better.

Maybe we can start here: In her mind, she’s simply doing her job as a parent. If I were to ask her why she’s putting this kind of pressure on you, she would probably say that it’s because she loves you deeply. She likely believes that getting top grades and maintaining a certain weight lead to a happy, fulfilling life, and she feels she’s helping to guide you to that future. She might even believe that what you consider pressure is well-meaning “parental guidance,” and she may be baffled by what she considers your lack of appreciation for her attentiveness and care. All of this makes it hard for her to hear you.

What she doesn’t realize, however, is that she’s showing her love in a way that doesn’t feel loving, because it leaves you feeling unseen, anxious, and inadequate. For instance, instead of respecting your desire to engage in your interests and delighting in the joy they bring you, she devalues their relevance. Instead of showing pride in your academic achievements and how hard you work to earn them, she insists that you work even harder. Instead of admiring your beauty in a body that gives you strength, she urges you to become smaller. And perhaps most frustrating, she sets you up to disappoint her: If you study, you aren’t exercising enough; if you exercise, you aren’t studying enough. No matter what you do, you can’t please her.

The good news is that it’s not your job to please her. Nor is it your job to get the highest grades or have the slimmest body. Rather, the work of a healthy human is to learn how to please yourself—not your mom, your teachers, or society’s idea of what a woman’s body should look like. It’s to figure out what matters to you and to focus your energy in those directions. For you, what matters may be balance rather than undue stress, learning rather than a letter grade, growth rather than perfection, self-defined beauty rather than a rigid aesthetic, creativity rather than a constrained existence. Let those values be your north star.

So: back to your mom. Somewhere along the way, likely in her own childhood, a certain kind of achievement and appearance became very important to her. Maybe her parents put the same kind of pressure on her that she puts on you—but unlike you, she acceded to it without examining the consequences. Or perhaps her parents didn’t pay much attention to her at all, and she wished dearly for parents who were as invested in her “success” as she is in yours. I put success in quotes because for whatever reason, she long ago developed a definition of success that you are wisely questioning. If you get the highest grades but the cost is stress, depression, anxiety, and a feeling of never being good enough, that might not be a healthy definition of success at all. If you lose weight but end up going to sleep each night hungry, weak, irritable, and insecure about your appearance, that also doesn’t seem like the kind of “success” you should aspire to.

Up to this point, you and your mom have been arguing about her rules, but the real conflict—and the one you need to discuss directly—is the difference between your value systems. It might help to write your mom a letter so that you can express yourself clearly and without interruption, and explain to her what your value system is. You might start out by saying that you appreciate how much she cares about your well-being, and that you know she believes her efforts are for your benefit.

Then you can explain that even so, if her goal is to raise you to have a fulfilling life, the way she’s trying to help is actually making it less likely that this will come to pass. Let her know that you feel constantly stressed and overwhelmed, not because you’re a poor student, but because this intense focus on getting the best possible grades is interfering with the process of actually learning. Feel free to include some research on a growth mindset, which leaves room for making mistakes and learning from them, as well as studies on the positive outcomes associated with intrinsic motivation (meaning, an inner desire to learn) over extrinsic motivation (grades, parental approval). As for her comments about your weight, tell her that you’re happy with your appearance and appreciate having muscles that give you strength to dance well, and that you find her comments to be damaging and hurtful. You can also share that her expectations are creating resentment in your relationship, because when she is fixated on perfection, you start to feel that her love and acceptance are contingent on performance.

You might end the letter by explaining that the greatest gift she can give you as a parent is the freedom to be who you are—and to be embraced for it—and that you’re someone who works hard and does your best, but who also has many interests and who values making time for relaxation and fun. Tell her that it’s okay with you if she chooses to live her life differently from yours, but that it also needs to be okay with her for you to choose to live differently from her—because ultimately, you will anyway. And not only will you become a more whole human being if she supports you in this, but the two of you will have a much stronger relationship, both now and in the future.

Hopefully your letter will open up a different kind of conversation that will help create more understanding between you. And if it doesn’t, you might consider reaching out to a guidance counselor or another adult you trust for support in helping your mom to broaden her perspective. Either way, clarifying your values and advocating for yourself will be a learning experience you can’t put a grade on: Nobody gets to live your life for you.

Dear Therapist is for informational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, mental-health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. By submitting a letter, you are agreeing to let The Atlantic use it—in part or in full—and we may edit it for length and/or clarity.

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A Homework Conversation Between a Mum & Son

Author: Naimish Gohil

Posted: 19 Mar 2013

Estimated time to read: 4 mins

A couple of days ago, I was on the train heading home when I overheard a mother talking to her son...  It was an endearing conversation. It took me back to my childhood and memories of the same kind of conversations I use to have with my mum.

In 1993 - 1998, mobile phones were scarce, so the conversations with my mum tended to happen around the kitchen table eating tea and biscuits followed by an episode of The Three Musketeers. I’m guessing times have changed today and it is more like Call of Duty online with friends, organised via Facebook.

The mother was asking her son if he had hung his uniform up, cleaned his football boots, put his PE kit in the wash, "did you eat your sandwiches?" etc. It seemed like this was a routine conversation the mother would have with her son everyday.

Ofsted inspectors often talk about setting routines and providing consistent experiences and messages. This is something that is evident in schools with ‘outstanding’ outcomes and has a positive impact on students.

"Have you done your homework?"

When the subject of homework came into the conversation, the mother asked a number of questions starting with "Have you done your homework?" This was followed by "Are you sure?" Then, "What was your homework on?" And finally "I’ll be checking when I get home!" Unfortunately I don’t have supersonic hearing, despite what my ear size might suggest,  so I couldn’t quite make out what the son had said. I'll have to make do with assumptions based on the questions and the mother's responses.

She would have seen which resources and books he may have needed such as video clips from YouTube or Khan Academy, resources from Wikipedia or BBC News etc. Instead of an inquirey, she would have been telling him what he needed to do.

Knowledge is power and if the mother was armed with this information prior to calling her son, she would have felt much more in control and aware of what is going on with her son’s homework. I believe the conversation could have been vastly different. Context makes all the difference. Imagine what the mother might have said to her son:

A different conversation

“Have you started your ICT homework? It will only take you half-an-hour to complete. I noticed Mr Gohil has given you a tight deadline this week. Make sure you get this done first. There's a video about iPad presentations, let’s watch it together when I get home.” The son, pausing for a second, thinks, "Mum knows it all, I'd better get on with it!" The dynamics of homework subtly change. I’m not sure how honest I was on the subject of homework with my parents but I do remember I wasn’t short of excuses…

I believe that changing homework can also improve the relationship between parents and their children. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that many parents find it hard to help their children with homework but at least this can act as a catalyst for conversation, just a change as simple as parents knowing what homework their child has. 

But this is just one aspect of homework where technology can fill the gaps. There are many other facets involved and more opportunities to make life easier for students, teachers and parents.

This brings me onto something else that hasn’t changed much over the last ten years: Homework support for parents with English As A Second Language (EAL). It’s hard for students with EAL to access homework they've been studying in class, and even more so for parents. If homework is not accessible for students, how can we expect their parents to support them?

Without all the context , parents aren't equipped to properly support their child's learning

Going back to when I was at school, my mum had very little understanding of speaking or reading  English. If the homework I was set was translated into Hindi, my mum would have been able to ask a lot more specific questions about my education. Instead, she was limited to what she could understand, much like the mother that was asking her son questions because she didn't have access to any other information.

Without all the context, parents aren't equipped to properly support their child's learning. I believe that, had she been able to read more of my homework, my own mother would have not only supported me in my studies, but she would have learned a lot herself too. At Satchel, making homework accessible to everyone is a huge part of our mission. By empowering parents and making learning something that families can do together, we can help to change the conversations we're having about homework for the better. 

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To the moms all alone on Mother's Day, I see you and you are enough.

Most of my 14 years of motherhood felt like Mother’s Day was spent alone, including some of the years I was married.

Every May, when the second Sunday in May comes around, I think of the women who are where I was in multiple places of my mother journey: scared, alone and envious of the moms with a supportive partner at home.

This year, I've written a letter to every single mother struggling to celebrate herself today, who feels inferior to the other families she sees.

When the flowers don't come, when there are no "thank yous," when there is no one posting our picture, I want us to remember where our gift truly lies.

To our kids, this is the life and this love is enough. So, we can raise our glass.

Dear, single mom on Mother's Day

Maybe you woke up a little early today to give yourself the gift of solitude. There is no one to tag in at the end of the day. It’s exhausting.

You might get a few minutes before feelings of inadequacy come flooding in. You are reminded of all the things you can't do, never seeing all that you have. You wonder how a single-parent home is affecting your kids, who will be down in a matter of moments.

Then, the day will begin just like any other day.

Maybe there were once flowers waiting for you. Maybe there were never flowers at all. You may find crumpled up Mother's Day art in your kids' backpack today, but they may not recognize that there should be anything to celebrate.

You will prepare every meal, answer every request, create every moment, wipe every tear and calm every fear. But your requests will be left unmet, your moments 60 seconds at a time, your tears wiped by your own hand and your fears, ever ponding.

Yet every day you show up and you do it, maybe with a little envy for the two-parent home down the street, because it's hard to be a full-time parent and a full-time provider. You can't possibly do either perfectly well.

If you're feeling discouraged today, seeing only your lack, look inside.

You are the creator of all the good that you see.

Tonight, when you tuck in your kids, witness your gifts.

There may have not been anything on the table this morning, you may have cleaned up the house and cooked every meal, but there is peace in the room. There is joy on their faces. There is a tangible love providing security like the blanket wrapped around their feet.

Your family is not inferior.

You are enough. Your kids know it, and some day someone else will too.

But it has to start with you.

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Single mothers should know that married mothers aren't necessarily better supported. Sure, they may have flowers, but just like you, they have learned how to water themselves.

There were Mother's Days when all I felt was hollow. There were flowers, photos, dinners and lots of hugs, but it obscured a darker reality. Presence doesn't equal support. Lonely doesn't equal alone.

Knowing my "enoughness" led me back into singleness and back to the mother I've always been. So, cherish where you are and never trade your peace for support. Recognize yourself and celebrate this day.

Last year, I bought myself a bouquet of wildflowers, and this year, I bought myself a few.

My gift is this home I've created and the peace I feel at night. Sure, it may be a little messy, but it is far from inferior.

When I release my kids into the world, they will take this love that they've been given and begin planting it in places of their own, definitely better than if they had grown up in our broken two-parent home.

Yet I know that you, like me, may have a desire to share your life with someone. Just make sure that they are a seer too, a seer of your worth and your "enoughness," on more than just this special day.

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A man has revealed the ‘innocent’ thing he said to his wife while dining at a cafe that caused her to stop talking to him for two days afterwards. 

Taking to a popular online advice forum, the man said that the pair went out for brunch at a cafe, and he asked the waitress if he could order food and coffee at the same time. 

It was this simple request that led his wife to believe he was being “selfish” and “arrogant.”

But what’s the actual faux pas here?

Let’s get to the bottom of it…

“I find it annoying to be manipulated like that”

According to the man, who took to Reddit to vent, he was looking for a place to “get some food, hang with my wife and catch up and then go to work.”

“It wasn’t an evening meal to sit back and enjoy the experience. Nothing fancy.”

Once they had found a cafe and discussed what they were going to eat, he told the waitress they were ready to order.

However, when he started ordering his food and drink, the waitress informed him that she “was meant only to take food orders after the drinks had been delivered.”

“She said I was jumping the queue”

But the man insisted on ordering at the same time, saying he had to get to work and knew what he wanted. 

The waitress eventually took their orders and left, and the man turned to his wife to discuss the strange policy. 

“I understand cafes and restaurants want you to drink once while you wait and then, when your food comes, to order another drink, but I find it annoying to be manipulated like that,” he vented to his wife.

“I always order both at the same time and wait until the food comes to sip my drink. It’s also a shorter time from arrival to leaving as I order as soon as I get there rather than being made to wait ten extra minutes.”

But the wife, who is also a waitress, didn’t see it this way, and shed light on why some cafes enforce this rule.

“My wife called me arrogant for ordering coffee and breakfast simultaneously. She said what I did meant I was jumping the queue and making others wait for their food longer,” he explained.

“I said I wasn’t jumping any queue and if there were others who hadn’t ordered yet, they weren’t in line. I didn’t demand my food be made before everyone else. I just wanted to be in and out of the café as fast as possible to get to work.

“My wife was furious, but I think I’m ordering just my food and then waiting for it and saving myself ten unnecessary minutes.”

“Out of line”

In the comments, people weighed in on the debate, with one person claiming that “his wife was completely out of line.”

“I used to be a waitress and I loved tables like this. Fewer trips and faster table turnover,” that same person explained.

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“Despite it being the cafe’s policy to make you wait longer to try to sell you more, I don’t see anything wrong with getting in and out fast, giving them your money, and freeing up the table for someone else to then make their own orders,” a second pointed out.

“I actually like ordering drinks and food at the same time. I feel like it gives the waiters a bit of a break, putting two trips into one,” a third agreed.

“Disrespectful of you”

On the other hand, others sided with the wife and suggested other reasons that could have been behind her comments.

“The wife may have wanted it to feel like more of a ‘date’ than a rushed bite to eat,” someone suggested.

Another theorised about why cafes do this: “It might be easier and more efficient for the restaurant to stagger out orders. It’s disrespectful of you to think you know more about something she has more experience with.”

And a third said, “Maybe they do this because most people don’t know what they want to order to eat when they sit down, but usually they’ll always have the same coffee/drink order.”

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