Welcome to this engaging and educational quiz on Direct and Indirect Speech, also known as Reported Speech! If you’ve ever needed to tell someone what another person said—whether you’re passing on exciting news, recalling an important instruction, or retelling a funny story—you’ve already used this essential English grammar structure.
This quiz is designed for ESL learners at beginner to intermediate levels who have just studied or reviewed the topic. It aims to test and strengthen your understanding of:
- The difference between Direct and Indirect Speech
- How to correctly change tenses in reported speech
- When to adjust pronouns and time expressions
- How to report questions, commands, and requests
Understanding Direct and Indirect Speech is crucial for everyday conversation, storytelling, academic writing, and professional communication. Knowing how to use these forms correctly will help you become a more confident and accurate English speaker and writer.
Here’s a quick recap before we dive in:
Direct Speech reports someone’s exact words and uses quotation marks.
Example: Maria said, “I love English.”
Indirect Speech summarizes what someone said without quotation marks and often involves changing the tense, pronouns, and time expressions.
Example: Maria said that she loved English.
Now, let’s see how well you’ve understood the topic. Each question below includes four options. Only one answer is correct. After each question, you’ll see a clear explanation to help you learn from both your correct and incorrect answers.
Ready? Grab a pen or just think through each answer as you go. Let’s test your reported speech superpowers! 💬⚡
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