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For direct speech, the declarative sentence does not have to change. It is simply enclosed in quotation marks and the quoted sentence is used as the object of the verb say
. The person and tense of the quoted verb and its pronouns, if any, remain the same as in the original declarative sentence.
For indirect speech, the declarative sentence becomes a subordinate noun clause used as the object of an independent clause using the verb say
or an equivalent word like said
, shouted
, exclaimed
, etc.
In this case, the declarative sentence changes in two important ways:
1. The person and tense of the verb must be adjusted, based on the person and tense of the say
word to preserve the original intended meaning.
2. If the subject is in the first person (I or We), must be adjusted to agree in person with the subject of the say
word. Other pronouns in the declarative sentence may have to be adjusted as well to preserve the original meaning.
Examples should make it all clear:
1. Declarative sentence: I want to go.
Direct Speech: Jack says, "I want to go." or
Jack said, "I want to go."
Indirect speech: Jack says (that) he wants to go. or
Jack said (that) he wanted to go.
Direct Speech: You say, "I want to go." or
You said, "I want to go."
Indirect speech: You say (that) you want to go. or
You said (that) you wanted to go.
"
2. Declarative sentence: I wanted to go, but I have changed my mind.
Direct Speech: Jack said, "I wanted to go, but I have changed my mind."
Indirect Speech: Jack said (that) he had wanted to go, but he changed his mind.
(The adjustment of verb tenses can sometimes be subtle and influenced by context that appears in other sentences or by the author of the indirect speech.)
3. Declarative sentence: You never paid me.
Direct Speech: Jack says, "You never paid me."
Indirect Speech: Jack says I never paid him. or
Jack says you never paid him.
Notice that the conversion to indirect speech must be done carefully to preserve the original meaning. In this case, it depends on who Jack was talking to. If Jack had said, " I told you not to pay him", it gets even more fun trying to convert into indirect speech.
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Change interrogative sentence to indirect speech?
Direct: "When is the meeting?" Indirect: She asked when the meeting was.
Is technique a direct or indirect object?
A direct or indirect object is a part of a sentence. A single word in isolation is neither a direct or indirect object. However, most nouns can be used in a sentence as either a direct or indirect object.
Can you have an indirect object with a direct object?
Yes. In fact, a sentence must have a direct object in order to have an indirect object. (Note, however, that some consider the subject of a sentence in the passive voice to be an "implicit" indirect object, because it the sentence is changed to the active voice, the subject in the passive voice will often become an indirect object in the active voice.)
How do you change direct speech into indirect speech if the statement is declarative?
To change direct speech into indirect speech for a declarative statement, you typically use reporting verbs like 'said' or 'mentioned' followed by 'that.' You also need to shift the pronouns, tenses, and time expressions to match the context of the reported speech. Keep in mind to omit quotation marks and adjust punctuation accordingly.
Would your visit to the museum was educational be a direct object or and indirect object?
In the sentence "Your visit to the museum was educational", "visit" is the direct object. An indirect object would typically receive the direct object, such as in the sentence "I gave her a gift" where "her" is the indirect object receiving the direct object "gift".
What is the function of The compliment in the gorilla in the cage have me a chilling look?
Indirect Object. (LOOK)----Direct object (ME)-----Indirect object A+LS (:
Change interrogative sentence to indirect speech?
Direct: "When is the meeting?" Indirect: She asked when the meeting was.
Is technique a direct or indirect object?
A direct or indirect object is a part of a sentence. A single word in isolation is neither a direct or indirect object. However, most nouns can be used in a sentence as either a direct or indirect object.
Can you have an indirect object with a direct object?
Yes. In fact, a sentence must have a direct object in order to have an indirect object. (Note, however, that some consider the subject of a sentence in the passive voice to be an "implicit" indirect object, because it the sentence is changed to the active voice, the subject in the passive voice will often become an indirect object in the active voice.)
What is the direct and indirect object of the sentence Her mistake cost your team the game?
The sentence has two direct objects. direct object - the game indirect object - your team
How do you change direct speech into indirect speech if the statement is declarative?
To change direct speech into indirect speech for a declarative statement, you typically use reporting verbs like 'said' or 'mentioned' followed by 'that.' You also need to shift the pronouns, tenses, and time expressions to match the context of the reported speech. Keep in mind to omit quotation marks and adjust punctuation accordingly.
What is the indirect object and direct object in the sentence your boss did not train you to do this?
The direct object is "you"; the indirect object (I believe) is "this".
How to make an indirect sentence?
He asked her to open the door.(indirect sentence) He asked her:"Please, open the door" (direct sentence)
Can a sentence have an indirect object but no direct object?
no
Would your visit to the museum was educational be a direct object or and indirect object?
In the sentence "Your visit to the museum was educational", "visit" is the direct object. An indirect object would typically receive the direct object, such as in the sentence "I gave her a gift" where "her" is the indirect object receiving the direct object "gift".
What does indirect mean in a sentence?
Indirect means not direct. We got there by indirect means. The author used indirect characterization.
What are the rules in changing indirect speech into direct speech?
When changing indirect speech to direct speech, generally you need to change pronouns, tenses, time expressions, and sometimes the structure of the sentence. It is important to accurately represent what was said in the original indirect speech. Additionally, pay attention to punctuation such as quotation marks, capitalization, and commas.
