An INDIRECT STATEMENT is introduced by a main verb that has to do with communicating, thinking, feeling, showing, or perceiving. Check all verbs that could be used to introduce an indirect statement.
After the main verb in an indirect statement, you will find the SUBJECT OF THE INDIRECT STATEMENT, which always goes in the ____________________ case.
After the main verb in an indirect statement, you will find the subject of the indirect statement, followed by the VERB IN THE INDIRECT STATEMENT, which always goes in the ____________________ form.
In an indirect statement, infinitives don't show time in their own right. E.g., a present infinitive doesn't necessarily show a present tense action. Instead, INFINITIVES IN INDIRECT STATEMENT show TIME IN RELATION TO THE MAIN VERB. Match each tense with the time relationship it shows with the main verb.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
perfect infinitive | arrow_right_alt | SAME TIME as main verb |
future infinitive | arrow_right_alt | TIME BEFORE main verb |
present infinitive | arrow_right_alt | TIME AFTER main verb |
The emperor heard that the enemies would destroy the town.
The emperor hears that the enemies are destroying the town.
The emperor hears that the enemies will destroy the town.
The emperor hears that the enemies have destroyed the town.
The emperor heard that the enemies had destroyed the town.
The emperor heard that the enemies were destroying the town.
infinitive shows SAME TIME as main verb
infinitive shows TIME BEFORE main verb
infinitive shows TIME AFTER main verb
Prīnceps audīvit hostēs oppidum dēlētūrōs esse.
Prīnceps audīvit hostēs oppidum dēlēvisse.
Prīnceps audit hostēs oppidum dēlēre.
Prīnceps audit hostēs oppidum dēlēvisse.
Prīnceps audit hostēs oppidum dēlētūrōs esse.
Prīnceps audīvit hostēs oppidum dēlēre.
infinitive shows SAME TIME as main verb
infinitive shows TIME BEFORE main verb
infinitive shows TIME AFTER main verb
The emperor heard that the town had been destroyed by the enemies.
The emperor hears that the town will be destroyed by the enemies.
The emperor heard that the town was being destroyed by the enemies.
The emperor heard that the town would be destroyed by the enemies.
The emperor hears that the town is being destroyed by the enemies.
The emperor hears that the town has been destroyed by the enemies.
infinitive shows SAME TIME as main verb
infinitive shows TIME BEFORE main verb
infinitive shows TIME AFTER main verb
Prīnceps audīvit oppidum ā hostibus dēlērī.
Prīnceps audit oppidum ā hostibus dēlētum esse.
Prīnceps audīvit oppidum ā hostibus dēlētum esse.
Prīnceps audit oppidum ā hostibus dēlērī.
infinitive shows SAME TIME as main verb
infinitive shows TIME BEFORE main verb