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How is indirect discourse expressed in many languages?
Using a content clause or infinitival
What is indirect discourse?
A grammatical mechanism for reporting the content of another utterance without directly quoting it
What happens when an instance of indirect discourse reports an earlier question?
The embedded clause takes the form of an indirect question
What do grammatical categories in the embedded clause often do in indirect speech?
Differ from those in the utterance it reports
What happens to the tense of verbs in indirect speech in some languages?
The tense of verbs can be changed following the sequence of tense
Test your understanding of direct and indirect discourse in this linguistics quiz. Challenge yourself with examples from fiction and everyday speech to enhance your grasp of this grammatical mechanism.
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