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DIRECT AND INDIRECT

SPEECH
Literacy
Introduction
• Direct and indirect speech, also known as reported
speech, are two ways of conveying someone else's
words. These are often used in writing and speech to
report what someone has said.
Introduction
Direct Speech Indirect Speech

• Direct speech involves • Indirect speech involves


quoting the exact words reporting what someone has
spoken by a person. The said without quoting their
speaker's words are exact words. The reported
words are usually introduced
enclosed in quotation
by a reporting verb, and
marks.
there is often a shift in
• Example: Mary said, "I pronouns and verb tenses.
will be there at 3 o'clock." • Example: Mary said that
she would be there at 3
o'clock.
Key Differences
Direct Speech Indirect Speech
• Quotation Marks: there are no quotation
marks. Instead, the reported words are
• Quotation Marks: the integrated into the sentence.
speaker's exact words are • Reporting Verb: Indirect speech typically
begins with a reporting verb (e.g., said,
enclosed in quotation told, asked) to introduce the reported
marks. “…” •
words.
Conjunctions: Indirect speech often
• Reporting Verb: Direct involves the use of conjunctions like 'that'
to connect the reporting verb with the
speech may not always reported words.
require a reporting verb, • Time and Place Changes: there may be
changes in time expressions and place
as the actual words references to match the context of the
spoken are enclosed in reporting.
• Pronoun and Verb Tense Changes:
quotation marks. there is often a change in pronouns, verb
tenses, and sometimes other changes to
fit the reporting context.
Identification
Direct Speech Indirect Speech

• Quotation sign. • Quotation marks are


replaced with “that” and
change in verbs.
Solve the given sentences in notebook
• Identify whether the sentence contains direct or indirect speech.
• Label each sentence accordingly.

1. She exclaimed, "What a beautiful painting!"


2. Sarah said that she was going to the party.
3. "I can't believe you did that," he shouted angrily.
4. The teacher asked, "Did anyone complete the homework?"
5. He told me that he had already finished the project.
6. "Let's meet at the library tomorrow," suggested Jenny.
7. My friend said, "I'll call you later to discuss the plan."
8. The manager announced that the company would have a holiday
next week.
9. "Please pass me the salt," requested Emily.
10. They asked if we had seen the new movie that was released last
week.

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