Direct and Indirect speech

Direct and Indirect speech

1. Direct speech

   • When we want to describe what someone said, one option is to use direct speech. We use direct speech when we simply repeat what someone says, putting the phrase between speech marks.

2. Indirect speech

   • When using indirect or reported speech, the form changes. Usually indirect speech is introduced by the verb said.Using the verb say in this tense, indicates that something was said in the past. In these cases, the main verb in the reported sentence is put in the past. If the main verb is already in a past tense, then the tense changes to another past tense; it can almost be seen as moving even further into the past.

3. Note: When a Yes/No question is being asked in direct speech, then a construction with "if" or "whether" is used. If a WH question is being asked, then use the WH to introduce the clause. Also note that with indirect speech, these are examples of embedded questions.

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