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How to Perform in the new G2 SEC Examinations | Learner’s Guide Vol 0117 | English: Reference-Frame Control — Who Is Here, When Is Now and Which Way Is Left?

G2 English K200 comprehension can change when the reference frame changes. Words such as here, there, now, then, this, that, come, go, before, after, left and right depend on who is speaking, where they are and what moment counts as “now”.

This one-hundred-and-seventeenth Learner’s Guide develops reference-frame control. It extends Vol 0073 Referent-Chain Control and Vol 0113 Reporting-Verb Calibration.

The reference-frame audit

Before interpreting a deictic or viewpoint-dependent word, identify speaker, location, time and source. Then translate the expression into an absolute description: “here” becomes the named place, “then” becomes the event/time, and “left” becomes left from the relevant observer’s perspective.

1. I

For I, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

2. we

For we, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

3. you

For you, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

4. he

For he, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

5. she

For she, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

6. they

For they, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

7. this

For this, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

8. that

For that, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

9. these

For these, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

10. those

For those, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

11. here

For here, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

12. there

For there, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

13. now

For now, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

14. then

For then, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

15. today

For today, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

16. yesterday

For yesterday, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

17. tomorrow

For tomorrow, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

18. before

For before, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

19. after

For after, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

20. left

For left, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

21. right

For right, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

22. above

For above, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

23. below

For below, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

24. near

For near, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

25. far

For far, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

26. come

For come, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

27. go

For go, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

28. bring

For bring, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

29. take

For take, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

30. return

For return, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

31. arrive

For arrive, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

32. leave

For leave, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

33. home

For home, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

34. local

For local, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

35. foreign

For foreign, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

36. our

For our, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

37. their

For their, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

38. my

For my, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

39. your

For your, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

40. the former

For the former, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

41. the latter

For the latter, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

42. earlier

For earlier, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

43. later

For later, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

44. currently

For currently, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

45. previously

For previously, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

46. next

For next, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

47. last

For last, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

48. first person

For first person, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

49. second person

For second person, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

50. third person

For third person, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

51. narrator viewpoint

For narrator viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

52. character viewpoint

For character viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

53. writer viewpoint

For writer viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

54. quoted speaker viewpoint

For quoted speaker viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

55. reported speech

For reported speech, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

56. direct speech

For direct speech, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

57. free indirect style where encountered

For free indirect style where encountered, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

58. camera-like description

For camera-like description, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

59. retrospective narrator

For retrospective narrator, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

60. present-time narrator

For present-time narrator, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

61. future-looking statement

For future-looking statement, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

62. flashback

For flashback, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

63. flash-forward

For flash-forward, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

64. spatial viewpoint

For spatial viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

65. temporal viewpoint

For temporal viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

66. social viewpoint

For social viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

67. institutional viewpoint

For institutional viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

68. source viewpoint

For source viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

69. reader viewpoint

For reader viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

70. audience viewpoint

For audience viewpoint, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

71. pronoun shift

For pronoun shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

72. tense shift

For tense shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

73. place shift

For place shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

74. time shift

For time shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

75. speaker shift

For speaker shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

76. source shift

For source shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

77. quotation shift

For quotation shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

78. reported-speech shift

For reported-speech shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

79. this-to-that shift

For this-to-that shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

80. here-to-there shift

For here-to-there shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

81. now-to-then shift

For now-to-then shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

82. today-to-that-day shift

For today-to-that-day shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

83. tomorrow-to-next-day shift

For tomorrow-to-next-day shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

84. yesterday-to-previous-day shift

For yesterday-to-previous-day shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

85. come-to-go shift

For come-to-go shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

86. bring-to-take shift

For bring-to-take shift, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

87. left/right relative to observer

For left/right relative to observer, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

88. map north/south versus left/right

For map north/south versus left/right, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

89. before/after relative to event

For before/after relative to event, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

90. earlier/later relative to narrative now

For earlier/later relative to narrative now, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

91. reference frame final rule

For reference frame final rule, ask which reference point gives the word meaning. If speaker, time or location changes, test whether the expression must change too.

For practice, retell the same event from another character’s viewpoint. Convert pronouns, place words, time words and motion verbs while preserving the underlying event. Any changed factual content signals a failed frame conversion.

In comprehension, do not attach a viewpoint-dependent word to the reader’s present position by default. The live reference frame belongs to the sentence, speaker or narrative moment unless the text explicitly shifts it.

Reference frames and reported speech

Reported speech often requires coordinated changes: I→he/she, here→there, now→then, tomorrow→the next day. The exact conversion depends on reporting context; the deeper rule is to preserve the event while relocating the coordinate system.

Links

Use the Secondary English Learning Hub, Vol 0097 Question-Stem Parsing, Vol 0105 Presupposition Control, the Examination Craft hub and the PSLE Learner’s Guide.

Official-source discipline

For the current 2027 SEC G2 school-candidate framework, use the official SEAB G2 syllabus directory and linked K200 English Language syllabus. Reference-frame control is an eduKateSengkang reading framework, not a separate SEAB syllabus label.

Final rule

Before interpreting here, now, this, that, come, go, before or after, locate the coordinate system. Meaning belongs to a speaker, place, time and source—not automatically to the reader.