Question

What is direct and indirect speech with examples​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When we report something using the exact words of the speaker, we use direct speech.

When we report something in our own words, we use indirect speech.

examples;-

1.Direct speech: The boy said, ‘I’m happy with my results.’

Indirect speech: The boy said that he was happy with his results.

2.Direct speech: The girl said, ‘I like singing.’

Indirect speech: The girl said that she liked singing.

3.Direct speech: Rahul said, ‘I will have to reach home by 8.30.’

Indirect speech: Rahul said that he would have to reach home by 8.30.