Hearsay reporting

Hearsay reporting

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English

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hearsay in legal terms?

Back

Hearsay is an out-of-court statement introduced to prove the truth of the matter asserted, which is generally inadmissible as evidence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

Back

Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect speech paraphrases the original statement without quoting it directly.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to report speech in the past tense?

Back

Reporting speech in the past tense involves changing the verb tense of the original statement to reflect that it was said in the past.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of reported speech for statements?

Back

The structure typically involves changing the pronouns and verb tense, often using 'that' to introduce the reported clause.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert 'They say he is guilty' into reported speech?

Back

It becomes 'He is said to be guilty.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the passive voice in reported speech?

Back

The passive voice in reported speech emphasizes the action over the subject, often using 'is said to,' 'is believed to,' etc.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of modal verbs in reported speech?

Back

Modal verbs indicate possibility, necessity, or ability and may change form when converting to reported speech.

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