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Direct and indirect speech exercises:<\/strong> Effective communication<\/strong><\/a> involves accurate reporting of the words of others. Direct and indirect speech <\/a><\/strong>are the tools that help us achieve this. They help in communicating information with accuracy and clarity. In this blog post, you will learn about reported speech and practice exercises to master the concept of direct and indirect speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Must Read: Reported Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Direct Speech And Indirect Speech?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Direct Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Speech is the actual words spoken by the person. It is often enclosed within inverted commas, providing readers with deep insight into the speaker’s words.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: Rohit said, \u201c I will attend the office tomorrow.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the above example, the words enclosed in the commas depict the speaker’s actual words in the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indirect Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, indirect speech includes the reporting of the words of the speaker without quoting their exact words. While changing a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech there are a few changes that need to be kept in mind while changing. These changes include changes in the pronouns, verb tense, and the removal of quotation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Speech <\/strong> Rohit said, \u201c I will attend the office tomorrow.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indirect Speech <\/strong>Rohit said that he would attend the office the next day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Indirect Speech, there is a change in pronoun, verb tense, and the removal of quotation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>Tenses Rules: Charts, Examples, Types [PDF Available]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Direct and Indirect Speech Exercises with Answers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have a basic knowledge of Direct and Indirect Speech, let us go through the following exercises to check your knowledge. You will also be able to check you answers which we have mentioned in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise 1 <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instruction:<\/strong> Change the following sentences from direct to indirect speech.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. She said, \u201c I live in Noida\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. He said,\u201d I am going out\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Sita said,\u201d I have done my homework.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Rohan said, \u201c I have finished\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. They said,\u201d We are going to the market\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. She said, \u201c The concert starts at 7 pm\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. She said,\u201d I ate an apple.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. They said,\u201d We were there in the party.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Soham said,\u201d Two and two makes four.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10.  Rohan said, \u201c I love ice cream.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Match the following answers with the solved exercise:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n