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Which one of these is an example of reported speech?
Which one of these is an example of reported speech?
- Jane said she will wait for her mom.
- Jane said she was waiting for her mom. (correct)
- Jane said "I will wait for my mom."
- Jane said "I'm waiting for my mom."
What is the purpose of reported speech?
What is the purpose of reported speech?
- To add a reporting verb before or after a quote.
- To quote a speaker's exact words.
- To change the tense of the verbs.
- To report what someone said without using quotation marks. (correct)
How is reported speech different from direct speech?
How is reported speech different from direct speech?
- Reported speech uses quotation marks, while direct speech does not.
- Reported speech reports the speaker's exact words, while direct speech does not. (correct)
- Reported speech requires a reporting verb, while direct speech does not.
- Reported speech changes the tense of the verbs, while direct speech does not.
What changes are necessary when reporting a speech?
What changes are necessary when reporting a speech?
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Which one of these is an example of direct speech?
Which one of these is an example of direct speech?
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Study Notes
Reported Speech
- Reported speech is a way of expressing what someone else has said without using their exact words.
- Its purpose is to convey the meaning of the original message without using direct quotes.
Difference between Reported and Direct Speech
- Reported speech is different from direct speech in that it does not use the exact words of the original speaker.
- Direct speech, on the other hand, uses the exact words of the original speaker, usually within quotation marks.
Changes Necessary for Reporting a Speech
- When reporting a speech, necessary changes include:
- Changing the pronouns to match the speaker's perspective
- Changing the verb tense to match the time of the reporting
- Omitting or modifying words that are specific to the original context
Direct Speech
- Direct speech is a way of expressing what someone else has said using their exact words.
- An example of direct speech is: "I'm going to the store," she said.
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Test your knowledge of reported speech with this quiz! Challenge yourself to identify the correct changes needed when reporting someone's speech. Practice converting direct speech into indirect speech and become a master of reported speech.
