Practice Direct Speech (5.1) - Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language)

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Question 1.
Convert the direct speech: He said, "It's cold outside."
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Look for tense changes when switching from direct to indirect.
Question 2.
Change this to direct speech: He claimed that he was tired.
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Remember to use quotation marks and the original words.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is an example of direct speech?
- He said that he was tired.
- She said, "I am happy."
- They asked if they could come.
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Look for quotation marks!
4Question 4.
True or False: In indirect speech, we always keep the original pronouns the same.
- True
- False
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Consider who the speaker is!
Question 5.
Convert the following quote to indirect speech: 'The teacher said, "You must complete your assignments by Friday."'
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Focus on identifying who the statement refers to.
Question 6.
Create an example sentence that uses both direct and indirect speech effectively.
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Ensure to change tenses and pronouns appropriately.

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