Friday, 9 October 2009

Speech

We have been learning the difference between direct and reported speech.

Direct speech is when we write the words that are actually spoken by someone. We show this by putting speech marks ( " ") around the spoken words.
e.g. "Your answer is correct," said the teacher.

Reported speech is when we write about what a person says without using the exact words that were spoken. You don't need to use speech marks for reported speech.
e.g. The teacher told me that my answer was correct.
Can you change these sentences from direct speech into reported speech?

10TB for anyone who tries them all!
Also 5TB to anyone who can spot the mistake in the picture

1. Miss Spiers said, "You have to go outside now."

2. The boy said, "I am hungry and I would like something to eat."

3. "Stop!" said Mr Gray.

4. The lady said, "I am going outside for a walk."

5. Mr Magowan said, "You have to put your coat on if you are going outside."

Thanks to Miss Spiers for this idea!

3 comments:

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  2. picture= there should be opening speach marks at the start

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  3. 1. Miss Spiers said that we had to go outside.
    2. The boy said that he was hungry and would like something to eat.
    3. Mr Gray said that we had to stop!
    4. The Lady said that she was going outside for a walk.
    5. Mr Magowan said that you have to put your coat on if your going out side.

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