English Grammar - Speech
Chapter: Speech (Direct and Indirect) What is Speech in Grammar? Speech in grammar refers to reporting or narrating what someone else has said. There are two common ways to do this: Direct Speech: The exact words spoken by the speaker are quoted and enclosed in quotation marks. Example: He said, "I am hungry." Indirect Speech (Reported Speech): The gist/meaning of what was said is conveyed without quoting exact words. The sentence structure, pronouns, tenses, and time expressions often change. Example: He said that he was hungry. Why Learn Direct and Indirect Speech? - Helps in narrating or reporting conversations, important in writing and speaking. - Common in storytelling, news reporting, and everyday communication. - Important for exams and improving language proficiency. Rules for Changing Direct Speech into Indirect Speech 1. Remove Quotation Marks: Indirect speech does not use quotation marks. 2. Change of Pronouns: Pronouns change to fit the ...