mowa zalezna 2 Flashcards
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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