... Quotation Reported Speech Amy said, "Study English. " She said to study English. Amy said to me, "Study English. "She said to me to study English. *She told me to study English. *Amy ... reported speech as well.If there is no question word in the direct speech, you use if or whether in reported speech. II.1 Modals in reported speech II.1.1 Modals with back-shiftdirect speech ... T E D S P E E C H DIRECT SPEECH REPORTED SPEECH reporting verb 1. all tenses no backshift English speaking tipsHere you will find some tips on how to improve your English conversation skills....