Quiz on Direct Speech and Inverted Commas

What are inverted commas also known as?

• Quotation Marks

• Punctuation Marks

• Exclamation Marks

• Parentheses

What do inverted commas indicate in a sentence?

• Descriptive Language

• Narrative Style

• Direct Speech

• Indirect Speech

Which of the following is an example of Direct Speech?

• He said that he was tired.

• She asked if he was coming.

• “I will be there soon,” he said.

• They thought it was a good idea.

What punctuation can a Direct Speech sentence end with?

• Full stop

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Comma

What is the 'tag' in Direct Speech?

• The context of the speech

• The actual words of the speaker

• The punctuation used

• The part indicating who said the words

What is the verb in the tag known as?

• Descriptive Verb

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

• Reporting Verb

Where can the tag be placed in relation to the actual words of the speaker?

• Only before

• Only after

• Before, after, or between

• Only between

Which of the following is NOT a part of Direct Speech?

• The punctuation

• The context of the speech

• The actual words of the speaker

• The tag

What is the purpose of inverted commas?

• To separate ideas

• To emphasize a word

• To show a quote or speech

• To indicate a pause

Which sentence correctly uses Direct Speech?

• She exclaimed, What a beautiful day!

• He asked if she was ready.

• He said, I am happy.

• They said that they would come.