Direct and Indirect Speech: Rules, Examples, Worksheet
Understanding Direct and Indirect Speech Hello there! Are you ready to learn about direct and indirect speech? This is an important part of English that can help you express yourself clearly and accurately. Let's dive in! Table of contents 1. What is Direct Speech? 2. What is Indirect Speech? 3. Key Differences Between Direct and Indirect Speech 4. How to Change Direct Speech to Indirect Speech 5. Common Changes in Indirect Speech (Tense, Modal, Pronoun, Time and Place) 6. Direct and Indirect Speech Examples 7. Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheet 8. FAQs 1. What is Direct Speech? Direct speech is when you repeat exactly what someone said. You use quotation marks to show their exact words. It’s like quoting them directly. Example: Sarah said, "I am going to the market." In this example, you can see Sarah's exact words inside the quotation marks. 2. What is Indirect Speech? Indirect speech is when you report what someone s...