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Direct speech is used to quote someone's exact words by using quotation marks. Punctuation like commas, periods, and question marks are used within the quotation marks to convey tone. Capitalization rules change within direct speech quotes as well. Indirect speech reports what someone said without using exact quotations and may require changing verb tenses and pronouns. A practice exercise provides examples of identifying and correcting direct speech usage.

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Direct speech is used to quote someone's exact words by using quotation marks. Punctuation like commas, periods, and question marks are used within the quotation marks to convey tone. Capitalization rules change within direct speech quotes as well. Indirect speech reports what someone said without using exact quotations and may require changing verb tenses and pronouns. A practice exercise provides examples of identifying and correcting direct speech usage.

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Direct Speech

Direct speech is when we express someone's exact words. It allows us to quote what someone
has said, using their own words. When using direct speech, we need to remember to use
quotation marks to indicate the spoken words.

Quotation Marks

Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to show where speech or a quotation begins and
ends. In direct speech, we use quotation marks to enclose the exact words spoken by someone.

For example:
• Sarah said, "I love playing soccer."
• "It's getting late," exclaimed Mom.

Punctuation

When using direct speech, we also need to pay attention to punctuation marks like commas,
periods, question marks, and exclamation marks. These marks help convey the tone and meaning
of the spoken words.

For example:
• John asked, "Can I borrow your pencil?"
• "I won the race!" shouted Tom.

Capitalization

In direct speech, we capitalize the first word of the spoken sentence, even if it is in the middle of
our sentence.

For example:
• Tommy said, "I can't wait to go to the park after school."
• "Let's have pizza for dinner," suggested Dad.

Indirect Speech

Sometimes, instead of using direct speech, we use indirect speech to report what someone said.
Indirect speech does not use quotation marks and often requires a change in the verb tense and
pronouns.

For example:
• Direct speech: "I am going to the party," said Sarah.
• Indirect speech: Sarah said that she was going to the party.

Changing Tenses and Pronouns


When changing from direct to indirect speech, we may need to adjust verb tenses and pronouns
to match the context of the reported speech.

For example:
• Direct speech: "I will help you with your homework," said Mary.
• Indirect speech: Mary said that she would help me with my homework.

Practice Exercise

Now it's time to practice using direct speech! Read the following sentences and identify the parts
that need quotation marks. Then, rewrite the sentences using the correct punctuation.
1. Mom asked have you finished your homework yet
2. "I want to be a doctor when I grow up" said Lisa.
3. Can we go to the park today asked Jake
4. "Be careful!" shouted the teacher.
5. "Would you like some ice cream?" offered Grandma.
6. John said he would come to the party later.

Remember to always use quotation marks and appropriate punctuation when using direct speech.

Keep practicing and soon you'll be a pro at using direct speech in your writing!

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