5.1 - Direct Speech
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Practice Questions
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Convert the direct speech: He said, "It's cold outside."
💡 Hint: Look for tense changes when switching from direct to indirect.
Change this to direct speech: He claimed that he was tired.
💡 Hint: Remember to use quotation marks and the original words.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is an example of direct speech?
💡 Hint: Look for quotation marks!
True or False: In indirect speech, we always keep the original pronouns the same.
💡 Hint: Consider who the speaker is!
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Challenge Problems
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Convert the following quote to indirect speech: 'The teacher said, "You must complete your assignments by Friday."'
💡 Hint: Focus on identifying who the statement refers to.
Create an example sentence that uses both direct and indirect speech effectively.
💡 Hint: Ensure to change tenses and pronouns appropriately.
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