Suppose we want to tell what some person has said

We have 2 options

  • Tell his exact dialogue
  • Tell what he has said in our own words

 

First One is Direct

Second One is Indirect

 

 

 

 

 

Example 1

He said "I work in a company"

He said that he worked in a company

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Example 2

She said "I like you"

She said that she liked me

View Answer

 

Difference Direct and Indirect Speech

Direct Speech Indirect Speech
We tell exact words
We tell in our own words
It is in " "(Inverted Commas)
We normally use word 'said that'

 

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