英语基础_Basic_English_Lecture_10_Direct_Indirect_Speech_-Gwyn.ppt

Lecture 10 What is Direct Speech? Also called quoted speech. A quotation or recording of a person’s exact words. Quotation marks are used “ ….. ” What is Indirect Speech? Also called reported speech. Paraphrases or reports someone said. The person’s exact words are not necessarily used. Let us put some sentences side by side and see the differences between direct speech and indirect speech With indirect speech, the use of that is optional Ramli said the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. I told the secretary the chairman is arriving in 15 minutes Melissa said she’ll come over again