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Introduction

  • Direct Speech
    Direct speech repeats or quotes the expressed or the words spoken. When we use direct speech, we place the words spoken between the quotation marks (“ First-person”). Direct speech is directly conveyed either in speech or in writing.
  • Indirect Speech
    Indirect speech or Reported speech is usually used to talk about the past, so we normally change the tense of the words spoken into. We use reporting verbs like ‘tell’, ‘say’, ‘ask’ and we can use the word ‘that’ to introduce the reported in place of (“ ”) Direct and Indirect speech also introduces the concept of ‘Reported speech’ and ‘Reported Verb’.
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Theory


Direct and Indirect Speech is used in any instances during written and verbal communication we need to repeat a statement or action of someone. It is used to describe what someone said in a direct indirect approach. The two approaches are used depending upon the type of conversation (formal or informal). Informal communication Direct Speech is not used unless it is a quote. Indirect Speech is preferred.

Tips


He said to me, “I will go there tomorrow.” In the above example,

  • Reporting verb – Who said to whom.
    ‘He said to me’: it is reporting verb
  • Reported speech – The exact words spoken, put within inverted commas “_______”.
    I will go there tomorrow-: it is reported speech

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1. What is direct speech?
Ans. Direct speech refers to the exact words spoken by someone, enclosed within quotation marks. It is a way of reporting someone's speech or thoughts directly.
2. How is indirect speech different from direct speech?
Ans. Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is when we report someone's speech or thoughts without using their exact words. In indirect speech, we often change the verbs, pronouns, and tenses to match the reporting context.
3. Can you provide an example of direct speech and its corresponding indirect speech?
Ans. Direct speech example: She said, "I am going to the party." Indirect speech example: She said that she was going to the party.
4. When should we use direct speech in writing or conversation?
Ans. Direct speech is used when we want to convey someone's exact words or when we are quoting someone directly. It adds authenticity and liveliness to the conversation or writing.
5. What are some common reporting verbs used in indirect speech?
Ans. Some common reporting verbs used in indirect speech are said, told, asked, replied, exclaimed, inquired, and mentioned. These verbs help indicate who is speaking and how they are speaking in the reported speech.
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