The summary discusses direct and indirect speech. Direct speech uses quotation marks to report what someone said verbatim. Indirect speech does not use quotation marks and changes verbs from the present to the past tense to report what someone said without using their exact words. The document provides examples of direct and indirect speech.
6. DIRECT SPEECH
“You are a responsible student,
Daniel,” Ms. Fernando said.
Alyssa said, “I will listen
attentively to Ms. Charisse.”
“Josh, can you help me bring the
books to the library? Ryan asked.
7. INDIRECT SPEECH
Ms. Fernando said
that Daniel was a
responsible student.
Ryan asked Josh if he
could help him bring the
books in the library.
DIRECT SPEECH
Alyssa said that she
would listen attentively
to Ms. Charisse.
“You are a responsible
student, Daniel,” Ms.
Fernando said.
“Josh, can you help me
bring these books to the
library? Ryan asked.
Alyssa said, “I will
listen attentively to
Ms. Charisse.”
8. INDIRECT SPEECH
Ms. Fernando said
that Daniel was a
responsible student.
Ryan asked Josh if he
could help him bring the
books in the library.
DIRECT SPEECH
Alyssa said that everyone
should listen to Ms.
Charisse attentively .
“You are a responsible
student, Daniel,” Ms.
Fernando said.
“Josh, can you help me
bring these books to the
library? “ Ryan asked.
Alyssa said, “Everyone
should listen to Ms.
Charisse attentively.”
9. Reported Speech
INDIRECT SPEECH
it is not word for word
expressing the statement based
on how it is remembered
quotation marks are ommited
verbs changes tense
14. I got this bag in Baguio
Liz looks for Erwin because he has something for him.
Liz: Erwin, I was looking for you!
Erwin: I came from band practice.
Liz: I have something for you,
Erwin: What is it?
Liz: Here, I got this bag in Baguio.
Erwin: Wow, this is so cool! I really like the colors.
Liz: I knew you’ll like it. There are many other cool
stuff in Baguio. There are woodcraft, silver
jewelry, and strawberry and ube jams.
Erwin: Baguio is really amazing. Thanks Liz!
16. John 15:12
Jesus said, “Love one another as I
have loved you.”
1. Change the biblical
passage into indirect speech.
2. How can you show your
love to one another?
Editor's Notes
I got this bag in Baguio.
Liz looks for Erwin because he has something for him.
Liz: Erwin, I was looking for you!
Erwin: I came from band practice.
Liz: I have something for you,
Erwin: What is it?
Liz: Here, I got this bag in Baguio.
Erwin: Wow, this is so cool! I really like the colors.
Liz: I knew you’ll like it. There are many other cool stuff in Baguio. There are woodcraft, silver jewelry, and strawberry and ube jams.
Erwin: Baguio is really amazing. Thanks Liz!