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.
