DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH/ UNIT 6

 

Direct and Indirect Speech

Direct Speech:

When we repeat exact words spoken by someone, using quotation marks.

Example:

Sarah said, "I love ice cream."

 Indirect Speech (Reported Speech):

When we report what someone said without using their exact words. We usually change verb tenses, pronouns, and time expressions.

Example:

Sarah said that she loved ice cream.

 How to Change Direct Speech into Indirect Speech

Changes in Tenses

Exercise 2: Change from direct to indirect speech.

1. "I am studying for the test," he said. → He said ______________.

2. "She will arrive soon," they said. → They said ______________.

3. "We bought a new house," my parents said. → My parents said ______________.

4. "Do you speak English?" she asked. → She asked ______________.

5. "I have never been to London," he said. → He said ______________.

Answers:

1. he was studying for the test.

2. she would arrive soon.

3. they had bought a new house.

4. if I spoke English.

5. he had never been to London.