Indirect Speech, or “indirecte rede” in Dutch, is a way to express what someone else has said or written without directly quoting them. It is a common grammatical feature in Dutch and helps provide variety and flexibility in written and spoken language. In Dutch, indirect speech often involves changes in verb tense and word order, as well as the use of conjunctions such as “dat” (meaning “that”) to introduce the indirect statement. In this exercise, you will practice using indirect speech in Dutch with a focus on recognising and filling in the blanks with the appropriate words.
