Direct and indirect speech

Direct and indirect speech

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is direct speech?

Back

Direct speech is when we quote the exact words spoken by someone, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is indirect speech?

Back

Indirect speech is when we report what someone has said without quoting their exact words.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert direct speech to indirect speech?

Back

Change the pronouns and verb tenses appropriately, and remove quotation marks.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for changing present tense to past tense in indirect speech?

Back

When converting to indirect speech, present tense verbs usually change to past tense.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Convert this to indirect speech: 'She said, "I am happy."'

Back

She said that she was happy.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the question format in indirect speech?

Back

In indirect speech, questions are usually changed to statements and the question format is removed.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Convert this to indirect speech: 'He asked, "Are you coming?"'

Back

He asked if I was coming.

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