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What is the other term for 'Direct Speech'?
What is the other term for 'Direct Speech'?
In Indirect Speech, what is presented instead of the actual words spoken by the speaker?
In Indirect Speech, what is presented instead of the actual words spoken by the speaker?
What is the term for the verb that introduces the Reported Speech?
What is the term for the verb that introduces the Reported Speech?
In the sentence 'Sushma said to Pushpa, “Show me your dolls.”', what is considered as the Reported Speech?
In the sentence 'Sushma said to Pushpa, “Show me your dolls.”', what is considered as the Reported Speech?
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What are the actual words of the speaker given within?
What are the actual words of the speaker given within?
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In Direct Speech, what is contained within the inverted commas?
In Direct Speech, what is contained within the inverted commas?
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What is the term for the verb that introduces the Reported Speech?
What is the term for the verb that introduces the Reported Speech?
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In Indirect Speech, what is presented instead of the actual words spoken by the speaker?
In Indirect Speech, what is presented instead of the actual words spoken by the speaker?
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What are the actual words of the speaker given within in Direct Speech?
What are the actual words of the speaker given within in Direct Speech?
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What are the actual words of the speaker referred to as?
What are the actual words of the speaker referred to as?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Direct Speech can also be referred to as Quoted Speech.
- In Indirect Speech, paraphrased content or a summary of the actual words is presented instead of verbatim dialogue.
- The verb that introduces Reported Speech is known as a Reporting Verb.
Examples and Context
- In the example sentence 'Sushma said to Pushpa, “Show me your dolls.”', the Reported Speech is the phrase "Show me your dolls".
- The actual words spoken by the speaker are those that are given within inverted commas or quotation marks.
- In Direct Speech, the exact expressions of the speaker are contained within inverted commas.
- The actual words of the speaker are referred to as Speech or Quoted Words.
Summary of Speech Types
- Direct Speech presents the speaker's words exactly as they were spoken.
- Indirect Speech transforms the original expression into a more generalized form, omitting exact wording.
- The understanding and usage of Reporting Verbs are crucial for accurate transformation between these speech forms.
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Test your knowledge of reported speech in English grammar with this quiz designed for CBSE Class 7 students. Explore direct speech and indirect speech through various examples and exercises.
