Classify the following statements by writing Direct Speech or Reported Speech on the blanks.
1. They told me that they went to a meeting.
2. The lady said, "I gave the police my address."
3. Jane says, "I want to buy a magazine."
4. He said that they trust the quality of our product.
5. The child scream, "I want some ice cream!"
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Answer:
1. Reported Speech
2. Direct Speech
3. Direct Speech
4. Reported Speech
5. Direct Speech
Direct Speech- repeats exactly what someone said or quotes the same words spoken. Direct Speech has quotation marks like this ( " ).
Reported Speech- (Inderect Speech) is narrating or retelling what the speaker said in the past and so there are changes in the actual words. Reported Speech does not use quotation marks.
Examples:
Direct Speech
Lizel said, "I like your story book."
Reported Speech
Lizel said that she liked my story book.