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  Direct and Indirect Speech  The concept of indirect and direct speech is one of the fundamental concepts in English Grammar. As language is used to convey our thoughts and feelings to others, the concept of speech becomes even more important from the language perspective. When you use direct speaking, you repeat exactly what someone has stated. To indicate where the speaker’s words begin and end, you use quotation marks. When you report what someone has said without using their exact words, you are utilizing indirect speaking. You do not use quotation marks, and you modify the speaker’s words to fit the grammar and punctuation of the sentence in which they are reported. Here we discussed some direct and indirect speech examples which are very useful for board exams and other one-day exams. Direct and Indirect Speech Examples Here are some direct and indirect speech examples are given below: Direct Speech Examples: “I am going to the store,” said Sarah. “It’s a beautiful day,...

Punctuation   Basic Rules of Punctuation The Period Use a period to end a statement, mild command, or indirect question and after most abbreviations. Example: i) He arrived on time. (statement) ii) Sit up straight. (mild command) iii)Students sometimes wonder whether their teachers read the papers they write. (indirect question) iv) Mr. Mrs. lb. a.m. p.m. etc. (abbreviations) The Question Mark Use a question mark after a direct question. Example: i) Who is going on the trip? The Exclamation Point Use an exclamation point after an emphatic statement, command, or interjection. Example: i)We must not lose this election! (emphatic statement) ii)Stop that right now! (command) iii) Hey! Ouch! (interjections) The Comma a) Use the comma to separate items in a series. Example: We bought eggs, cheese, and milk at the store. b) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (but, or, yet, for, and, nor, so)  c) joining two independent clauses. Example: I didn’t have a good time on my vaca...

Direct Speech and  Reported Speech/Narration There are two ways to report what someone says or thinks: Direct Speech Direct speech shows a person's exact words. Quotation marks ("....") are a sign that the words are the exact words that a person used. Example Hai asked, "Where are you going?" Manny replied, "I'm going home." Reported Speech Reported speech puts the speaker's words or ideas into a sentence without quotation marks. Noun clauses are usually used. In reported speech, the reader does not assume that the words are the speaker's exact words; often, they are a paraphrase of the speaker's words. Example Hai asked Manny where he was going. Manny said he was going home. Note: Use of the word "that" is optional in reported speech. Both of the following sentences are correct: The child said that they were lost. The child said they were lost. Verb Tense in Reported Speech When you report what someone said in the past, you u...

  Parts of Speech  Parts of Speech, Definition, Parts of Speech in English With Examples There are 8 Parts of Speech in English Grammar ,  nouns,  pronouns,  verbs,  adjectives,  adverbs,  prepositions,  conjunctions,  interjections.  “ Parts of speech” refers to the different roles that words play in the English language. These roles help determine how words function in sentences. In simpler terms, it’s like the job each word has when we use them in sentences. For example, nouns are words for people, places, or things, while verbs show actions or states. Understanding parts of speech is essential for constructing meaningful sentences and clear communication. Parts of Speech Definition  Parts of speech are specific categories into which words in English are classified based on their grammatical roles and functions within sentences. There are 8 Parts of Speech in English Grammar that are nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adve...