
Direct and Indirect Speech in English: Rules, Examples and Exercises
In short Direct speech: word-for-word quotation in quotation marks: She said, “I am tired.” Reported speech: reported words without quotation marks, with backshifting of tenses:
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In short Direct speech: word-for-word quotation in quotation marks: She said, “I am tired.” Reported speech: reported words without quotation marks, with backshifting of tenses:

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