Direct and Indirect Speech: Complete Rules, Examples & Exercises

Speech reporting is the act of repeating what someone has said. In English grammar, a speaker’s exact words can be reported in two main ways: direct speech and indirect (reported) speech. For example: Direct speech: John said, “I am tired.” Indirect speech: John said that he was tired. Both sentences report the same information, but … <p>The post Direct and Indirect Speech: Complete Rules,…