Question

Say whether these sentences are direct or indirect.

Answer 1

1. I asked her whether she wanted to come. (Indirect)

2. I asked, “Do you want to come.” (Direct)

3. The passenger enquired whether there was a later train. (Indirect)

4. What’s the matter with you. (Direct)

5. I asked him what the matter was. (Indirect)

6. How late do the trains run. (Direct)

Direct speech is basically a speech that quotes what the real person said.

Indirect speech is just like a summary of what the person would do or go.

The first two questions are good examples of that.

Answer 2

Answer:

Direct

Indirect

Direct

Direct

Indirect

Indirect