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Identify if it's direct or indirect. What is the reporting verb used?

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John realised he had left the keys in that cafe. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

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The policeman accused me of stealing the bag from the shop. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

5

Henry asked if we were going to the party last night. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

5

Sergeant Jones reminded the soldiers to polish their boots every day. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

5

The taxi driver offered to give me a hand with my luggage. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

5

The doctor advised us to eat five portions of fresh vegetables and fruit every day. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

10

"I need a drink," said Mike. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

5

"Stop that now!" commanded the teacher. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

5

"What is your name?" asked Jane. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

5

"I will get the bus," said the old man. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

5

Marie said we couldn't go in there. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

INDIRECT SPEECH

5

"Woof," said the dog. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

10

"Just do it quickly," said Michael. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]

DIRECT SPEECH

10

"Just do it quickly," said Michael. [What is the reporting verb?]

said

5

"Woof," said the dog. [What is the reporting verb?]

said

5

"Stop that now!" commanded the teacher. [What is the reporting verb?]

commanded

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