Reporting other people Speech/Quoting
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Asking about what people said
What did he say?
What did you say to him ?
What was that he asked?
Is that what he really said?
Did he actually say that?
What should I tell Dad?
What do you want me to ask her ?
What were his exact words?
Do you remember exactly what he said?
Were those his exact words?
Is that a question?
Are you quoting her?
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Indirect reporting
John said that he would send it to you next week
He told me that he was busy to come to the meeting
Mr. jones asked me if I did my homework
According to Bob, the plan is going to be late
Mr. Winston, you're quoted as saying that democracy is dead
Tell him that I think he's out of his mind
Ask your mother where the can opener is.
Direct Reporting/Quoting
john said, "I'll send it to you next week"
Mr. Thomas asked," how are we supposed to know that?"
My father asked,"have you finished your homework yet?"
Mr. Winston, you're quoted as saying, "democracy is dead."
The chief said, and I quote, "this is a dirty business."
Let me quote John Tyler, who said, "you're never too old to learn sth new"
General Reports
People say that ...
I've heard that ...
It's rumored that ...
Rumor has it that ...
Mr. ..., you've been quoted as saying that ...
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