EXAMPLES

Look at these examples to see how we can tell someone what another person said.

direct speech: 'I love the Toy Story films,' she said.
reported speech: She said she loved the Toy Story films.

direct speech: 'I worked as a waiter before becoming a chef,' he said.

reported speech: He said he'd worked as a waiter before becoming a chef. 

direct speech: 'I'll phone you tomorrow,' he said.

reported speech: He said he'd phone me the next day.

Listen to some examples: 

Do you now feel more sure about the difference between direct and reported speech? Start the exercises: 

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