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Direct Speech or Indirect Speech

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  • Sergeant Jones reminded the soldiers to polish their boots every day. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • The taxi driver offered to give me a hand with my luggage. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • "I need a drink," said Mike. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • 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
  • "What is your name?" asked Jane. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • "I will get the bus," said the old man. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • Henry asked if we were going to the party last night. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • "Woof," said the dog.  [What is the reporting verb?]
    said
  • "Just do it quickly," said Michael. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • "Woof," said the dog.  [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • John realised he had left the keys in that cafe. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • "What is your name?" asked Jane.[What is the reporting verb?]
    asked
  • The policeman accused me of stealing the bag from the shop. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • Marie said we couldn't go in there. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    INDIRECT SPEECH
  • "Stop that now!" commanded the teacher. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • "Just do it quickly," said Michael. [What is the reporting verb?]
    said
  • "Stop that now!" commanded the teacher. [What is the reporting verb?]
    commanded
  • "This beach isn't safe for swimming today," said the lifeguard. [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH
  • John: "Oh no! I've left the keys in that cafe!" [Is it a direct speech or indirect speech?]
    DIRECT SPEECH