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“Direct” Speech

Direct Speech  The exact words spoken must be put inside “speech marks”.  The first spoken word must have a capital letter.  Use a comma before opening speech marks.  Punctuate before closing speech marks.

I’ve hurt my knee. The boy complained, “I’ve hurt my knee.”

The doctor asked, “Can you take a deep breath?” Can you take a deep breath?

The woman remarked, “I like this top!” I like this top!

Use the correct direct speech punctuation to write what is being said. The introductory verb is given in each example.

I love ice- cream! Do you know what type of angle this is? 1. The boy exclaimed… 2. The teacher asked…

I won first prize! Hurry up! 3. The girl boasted… 4. The man shouted…

The game’s over for you. I hate the rain! 5. The referee stated… 6. The child complained…

1. The boy explained, “I love ice cream!” 2. The teacher enquired, “Do you know what type of angle this is?” 3. The girl exclaimed, “I won first prize!” 4. The man shouted, “Hurry up!” 5. The referee warned, “The game’s over for you.” 6. The child whined, “I hate the rain!”