How Do Direct Speech and Indirect Speech Differ

question 63

Multiple Choice

How do direct speech and indirect speech differ?

• A) to whom the speech is directed
• B) how the meaning of a sentence is consistent with what the speaker means
• C) whether the speech is directed to a specific person or to anyone who is listening
• D) both a and b
• E) both b and c

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