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Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheet<\/strong>: Whenever we talk about direct and indirect speech, we often confuse ourselves with both speeches. For all those who don\u2019t know direct speech<\/strong><\/a> is used to denote the exact words that are spoken. Indirect speech is used to talk about the past. Want to learn more about these?  Continue reading this blog as it will talk about direct and indirect speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

MUST READ! Reported Speech: Definition, Rules, Usage with Examples, Tips, Exercises for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheet PDF <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out the worksheet which we have prepared for Direct and Indirect Speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct and Indirect Speech Worksheet<\/strong><\/td>Click here to download<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is Direct Speech?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In direct speech, the speaker repeats or quotes the exact words spoken. When direct speech is used, the words are often spoken between quotation marks (\u201c \u201c). It implies that the words used in quotation marks are the exact words the person has used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of how direct speech is used in sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. She says, \u201cWhat time will you be home?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u201cThere\u2019s a fly in my soup!\u201d, shouted Peter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: <\/strong>Reported Speech Rules with Tips and Exercises for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Indirect Speech?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Indirect speech is usually used in sentences to talk about the past so the tenses of spoken words can be changed. We usually use reporting verbs like \u2018say\u2019, \u2018ask\u2019 and \u2018too\u2019 to introduce the reported words. Remember that inverted commas are not used in the sentences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some examples of how indirect speech is used in sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. George told Alice she needed to be there at ten o\u2019clock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. I told Peter I hoped he would join us at the party.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Also Read: <\/strong>Direct and Indirect Speech: Comprehensive Guide with Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Rules for Changing Indirect to Direct Speech<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Here are some rules that you should remember while converting sentences from indirect to direct or vice versa. Remember that to change the sentence from direct to indirect, the rules of direct speech will reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n