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what is indirect speech​

Answer 1

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In linguistics, indirect speech (also reported speech or indirect discourse) is a grammatical mechanism for reporting the content of another utterance without directly quoting it. For example, the English sentence Jill said she was coming is indirect discourse while Jill said "I'm coming" would be direct discourse.

Answer 2

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When you report someone else statement in your own words without any change in the meaning of the statement it is said to be in indirect speech.

• She said that she would meet me at the concert the next day.
• Mom told me not to forget to fold my clothes.
• Father asked me why I was so late.

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Ques-What is Direct speech?

Ans - Direct speech repeats, or quotes, the exact word spoken. The words spoken are placed between quotation mark (") and there is no change in these words.

• She said,I will meet you at the concert tomorrow.
• Mom said, 'Don't forget to fold your clothes
• Father asked, 'Why are you so late?

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