22 Direct and Indirect Speech Examples in English

22 Direct and Indirect Speech Examples in English





DirectI had taken Spanish lessons before.
IndirectHe said he had taken Spanish lessons before.
DirectDid you do your homework?
IndirectHe asked me if I did (had done) my homework.
DirectPlease help me carry this!
IndirectMy mother asked me to help her carry that.
DirectI like ice cream.
IndirectHe said that he liked ice cream.
DirectI’II see you later.
IndirectHe said he would see me later.




DirectI can speak perfect Spanish.
IndirectHe said he could speak perfect Spanish.
DirectI haven’t seen Mary.
IndirectHe said he hadn’t seen Mary.
DirectWhat is your name? she asked me.
IndirectShe asked me what my name was.
DirectI was sleeping when Mary called.
IndirectHe said that he had been sleeping when Mary called.
DirectPlease help me!
IndirectHe asked me to help his.
DirectIt is too late.
IndirectI said it was too late.

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