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JSS2 English Language

Direct and Indirect Speech

Overview

Read direct speech sentences; and Change such sentences into indirect speech, both orally and in writing.

What you'll learn
  • Direct statements: commands and requests e.g. ―I am no longer a child‖, he said; ―Tessy, get out of that place!‖,Aminu commanded; ―can I have an apple, please?‖, Toyin requested.
  • Indirect statements: commands and requests e.g. He said that he was no longer a child; Aminu ordered Tessy to get out of the place; Toyin asked if she could have an apple.