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ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.5.8Direct and indirect speech

Direct and indirect speech in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Punctuation and switching between direct and indirect speech.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.5.8.1Punctuate direct speech and change direct speech into indirect speech and back.

Lessons

  • Direct and reported speech

    40 min

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Sample question

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Direct and indirect speech: sample question

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Choose the correct reported form.

"I am hungry," said Tino.

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