mowa zalezna 2 Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘mowa zależna’?
Mowa zależna is the Polish term for reported speech or indirect speech.
True or False: In mowa zależna, the speaker’s original words are quoted directly.
False
Fill in the blank: In mowa zależna, the verb tense typically shifts _______.
backwards
What is the primary function of mowa zależna?
To report what someone else has said without quoting them directly.
Which of the following is an example of mowa zależna? (a) He said, ‘I am leaving.’ (b) He said that he was leaving.
b
How does the verb ‘to be’ change in mowa zależna when the original statement is in the present tense?
It typically changes to the past tense.
True or False: Mowa zależna can only be used in the past tense.
False
What is the term for the introductory phrase used in mowa zależna?
Reporting verb
Which reporting verb is commonly used in mowa zależna?
Said
Fill in the blank: In mowa zależna, the pronouns often change to reflect the _______ of the speaker.
perspective
What happens to modal verbs in mowa zależna?
They may change to reflect past tense or conditional forms.
Is this sentence an example of mowa zależna? ‘He told me he would come.’
Yes
What is the difference between mowa zależna and mowa bezpośrednia?
Mowa bezpośrednia is direct speech where the exact words are quoted.
True or False: Mowa zależna can include questions and commands.
True
What is the structure for reporting a question in mowa zależna?
Use ‘if’ or ‘whether’ for yes/no questions and change the word order.
Fill in the blank: In mowa zależna, exclamations can be reported using a _______.
reporting verb
What tense is used when reporting a statement that is still true?
Present tense
Identify the error: ‘He said that he is tired.’
The tense should be past: ‘He said that he was tired.’
Which of the following is an appropriate reporting verb for commands? (a) Said (b) Told (c) Asked
b
True or False: Mowa zależna is used to paraphrase someone else’s words.
True
What changes occur to time expressions in mowa zależna?
Time expressions may shift to reflect the change in context.
Fill in the blank: In mowa zależna, ‘today’ might change to _______.
that day
What is the reported form of ‘I will go tomorrow’ in mowa zależna?
‘He said he would go the next day.’
True or False: Mowa zależna can be used in academic writing.
True
Which of the following sentences is NOT in mowa zależna? (a) She said she was happy. (b) She said, ‘I am happy.’
b
What is the significance of context in mowa zależna?
Context determines the changes made to pronouns, tenses, and time expressions.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘He asked me if I was coming’ is an example of _______.
mowa zależna
What is the correct way to report the command ‘Close the door!’?
‘He told me to close the door.’
True or False: Mowa zależna can simplify complex sentences.
True
What role does intonation play in mowa zależna?
Intonation is less important as the speech is reported rather than quoted.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘He said that he would help’ indicates a _______ in mowa zależna.
future intention
What is a common mistake when using mowa zależna?
Failing to change the tense correctly.
Which of the following can be reported in mowa zależna? (a) Statements (b) Questions (c) Commands (d) All of the above
d
Fill in the blank: To convert ‘She is coming’ to mowa zależna, you would say ‘She said that she _______.
was coming
True or False: Mowa zależna is only relevant in informal conversation.
False
What does the reporting verb indicate in mowa zależna?
It indicates the nature of the original statement or question.
Fill in the blank: In mowa zależna, ‘yesterday’ changes to _______.
the day before
What is the past form of the verb ‘to say’ used in mowa zależna?
Said
True or False: The verb tense in mowa zależna remains unchanged from the original statement.
False
What is the reported form of ‘Are you coming?’?
‘He asked if I was coming.’
Which expression would change in mowa zależna? (a) ‘Now’ (b) ‘Here’ (c) ‘Next week’ (d) All of the above
d
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘He told me that she was there’ is an example of _______.
mowa zależna
