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Direct speech
Words are actually spoken.

In the text this is indicated

by the use of speech marks:

“Be quiet!” I said.

Reported speech
The writer reports what has been said.

Speech marks are not used:

I told him to be quiet.

Which sentence is correct? (pge 64)
1. “The Ministry of Plenty’s certainly done a good job year,” he said with a
knowing shake of his head.

2. The Ministry of Plenty’s certainly done a good job year, He said with a
knowing shake of his head.

3. “The Ministry of Plenty’s certainly done a good job year” he said with a
knowing shake of his head.
Direct speech Reported speech

She said, “I am going.” She said she was going.

“Where are you taking that?” The policeman asked where the

asked the policeman. object was being taken.

The girl whined, “I’m tired!” The girl whined that she was tired
Write these as Direct speech.
1. The teacher enquired whether it was a new pencil.

2. The young child shouted that it was not fair.

3. The woman told Sarah to be quiet.

4. The man complained that it was cold.

Answers
1. “Is that a new pencil?” enquired the teacher.
2. “It’s not fair!” the young child.
3. “Be quiet!” said the woman to Sarah.
4. The man complained,“It’s cold.”