English Notes for Class 6 Narration

Narration

Welcome to the chapter on Narration for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn about direct and indirect speech, how to change sentences from one form to another, and the rules for narration. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to convert sentences confidently and use narration in your writing!

Introduction

Narration is the way we report what someone has said. There are two types: Direct Speech and Indirect Speech.

Direct Speech

In direct speech, we use the exact words spoken by a person. We use quotation marks (" ") to show the spoken words.

He said, "I am going to school."
She asked, "Can I have some water?"

Indirect Speech

In indirect speech, we report what someone said without using their exact words. We do not use quotation marks.

He said that he was going to school.
She asked if she could have some water.

Rules for Changing Direct to Indirect Speech

Remove the quotation marks.
Change the tense of the verb (usually one step back).
Change pronouns as needed.
Use words like that, if, or whether to join sentences.
Change words showing time and place (now → then, here → there).

Examples

Direct: She said, "I am happy."
Indirect: She said that she was happy.
Direct: He said, "I will come tomorrow."
Indirect: He said that he would come the next day.
Direct: They said, "We are playing."
Indirect: They said that they were playing.

Reporting Questions

When reporting questions, use if or whether for yes/no questions and change the word order for wh-questions.

Direct: He asked, "Are you coming?"
Indirect: He asked if I was coming.
Direct: She asked, "Where do you live?"
Indirect: She asked where I lived.

Fun Activity: Narration Practice

Write five sentences in direct speech and change them to indirect speech. Share with your friends and check each other's answers!

Summary

Narration is reporting what someone said.
Direct speech uses exact words and quotation marks.
Indirect speech changes the words and removes quotation marks.
Follow rules for changing tense, pronouns, and time/place words.

Practice Questions

Change to indirect speech: She said, "I like apples."
Change to indirect speech: He said, "We are going to the park."
Change to indirect speech: They said, "We will help you."
Change to indirect speech: He asked, "Do you know the answer?"
Change to indirect speech: She asked, "Why are you late?"

Challenge Yourself

Write a short conversation in direct speech and change it to indirect speech.
List five words that change in indirect speech (e.g., now → then).

Did You Know?

Narration helps us report stories, news, and conversations!
Changing direct to indirect speech is also called "reported speech."

Glossary

Narration: Reporting what someone said.
Direct Speech: Using the exact words spoken.
Indirect Speech: Reporting the meaning without exact words.
Reported Speech: Another name for indirect speech.

Answers to Practice Questions

She said that she liked apples.
He said that they were going to the park.
They said that they would help me.
He asked if I knew the answer.
She asked why I was late.

Practice narration every day to become a confident English speaker and writer!

English Class 6 - Narration Notes