LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET FOR ENGLISH 9

Lesson: Quarter 4 Week 3 LAS 1 References:

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Objectives:
1. differentiate the difference between direct https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/
speech and indirect speech; english-grammar/direct-and-indirect-speech/
2. change direct speech into indirect speech
and vice versa; and
3. appreciate the importance of direct and Cooperating Teacher: REMIE LYNN A. ALCALDE
indirect speeches. Writer: SHEENA MAE B. GALVEZ

Background Information for Learners

DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH

What is a DIRECT SPEECH?
 DIRECT SPEECH – the message of the speaker is conveyed or reported in his own actual words
without any change.
 Also known as QOUTED SPEECH
 Repeats exactly what someone said or quotes the same words spoken.
 The exact message of the speaker is enclosed by quotation marks (“ “).

Examples:
The boy said, “I love to learn math.”
Hannah said, “I learned to cook last week.”
John asked, “is everything clear?”

What is an INDIRECT SPEECH?

 INDIRECT SPEECH – also known as reported speech is narrating or retelling what the speaker
said in the past and so there are changes in actual words.
 In indirect speech, we convey the message of the speaker in our own words to another person.
 It doesn’t have quotation marks.

Examples:
The boy said that he loved to learn math.
Hannah said that she had learned to cook last week.
John asked if everything was clear.

OBSERVE: Both speeches give information or repeat a statement that another person said. Both also
use reporting verbs such as said, told, ask, etc.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO SPEECHES

ASPECT Quotation Pronoun Use of Time Words Verb Tense
Marks Change “That”
DIRECT Uses quotation Often uses May or may Time words Verb tense
SPEECH marks (“ “) to first-person not use "that" remain remains
enclose the pronouns after reporting unchanged unchanged
spoken words. directly (e.g., I, verbs from the from the
we) original original
speech. speech.
INDIRECT Does NOT use Uses third- "That" is often Time words Verb tense
SPEECH quotation person used after may change to often changes
marks. pronouns to reporting reflect the from present
refer to the verbs, but it's time of to past tense.
speaker (e.g., optional in reporting.
he, she, they). informal
speech.

RULES FOR CHANGING DIRECT SPEECH TO INDIRECT SPEECH

1. Change the verb tense in the quoted speech. With past tense reporting verbs, shift
the tense back.
For example, if the direct speech is in the present simple, shift it to the past simple in the reported
speech.
Direct speech: He says, “I am busy'" – will change to
Indirect speech: He said he was busy.

2. Adjust pronouns and time/place words as necessary. The pronoun may change
according to the subject of reporting speech.
Example:
Direct speech: She says, “I enjoy reading” – will become
Indirect speech: She said she enjoyed reading.

3. Remove the quotation marks. Reported speech does not use direct quotations, so
delete the quotes when converting the speech.
Example:
Direct speech: “I am happy.”
Indirect speech: He said he was happy.

FOR STATEMENTS:
 When reporting statements, use that to connect the reported speech. Keep in mind that that is
often omitted/left out in conversation.
 Remember to change the tense and adjust pronouns as necessary.
For example:
Direct speech: He said, "I am tired."
Indirect speech: He said that he was tired.

FOR COMMANDS AND REQUESTS

 Change commands and requests from direct to indirect speech using to for commands and to
kindly for requests.
 Adjust the tense as appropriate.
For example:
Direct command/speech: "Come here!" said the mother.
Indirect command: The mother told him to come there.

Direct speech: “Call me back later.”

Indirect speech: You told me to call you back later.

Direct speech: “Will you have a seat?”

Indirect speech: He asked me to have a seat.

Direct speech: “Can you not do that please?”

Indirect speech: She asked us not to do that.

FOR QUESTIONS
 When converting questions, use if or whether.
 Adjust the tense of the verb and do not use question marks.
For example:
Direct question: She asked, "Are you feeling well?"
Indirect question: She asked if he was feeling well.

FOR EXCLAMATIONS
 Exclamations and wishes are reported with words like exclaimed or wished, and the
exclamatory words are often re-phrased.
For example:
Direct exclamation: "How beautiful the rainbow is!" he
exclaimed.
Indirect exclamation: He exclaimed that the rainbow was
very beautiful.

RULES FOR CONVERSION OF INDIRECT SPEECH TO DIRECT SPEECH

To change from Indirect to Direct Speech, keep the rules of the Direct Speech are applied in the
reverse order.

1. Use the reporting verb “said.”

2. Remove the conjunctions “that, to, if or whether, etc,” wherever necessary.
3. Insert quotation marks (“ “), question mark (?), exclamation (!) and full stop (.), wherever
necessary.
4. Put a comma before the statement.
 5. Write the first word of the statement with capital letter.
6. Change the past tense into present tense whenever the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Directions: The following are some reminders in using this Learners’ Activity Sheet (LAS)

1. Use the LAS with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a separate
sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer ALL activities included in the LAS.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this LAS, do not hesitate to consult your teacher
or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

Exercises
A. Determine what type of speech is used in each sentence below. Write (A) if the sentence is an
example of DIRECT SPEECH and (B) if it is an INDIRECT SPEECH.

__________ 1. Sean asked her daughter to peel the potatoes finely.

__________ 2. My teacher said, “Find a book in the library that interests you.”
__________ 3. The assistant explained that it was really important to follow the guide around the
museum.
__________ 4. They said that they played football every Saturday.
__________ 5. “Make sure that you put your costumes in a separate bag after the show!” called
Mrs. Carpe.
B. Choose which statement is the correct conversion of direct speech to indirect speech and vice
versa.

1. Kate said, “I am satisfied with my exams results.”

a. Kate said that she was satisfied with her exam results.
b. Kate said that I was satisfied with my exam results.
c. Kate said that she is satisfied with her exam results.

2. Mom said, “I have baked a cake.”

a. Mom said that she baked a cake.
b. Mom said that she had baked a cake.
c. Mom said that I have baked a cake.

3. David said that all people had different talents.

a. David says, “All people have different talents.”
b. David said, “All people had different talents.”
c. David said, “All people have different talents.”

4. Angel said that she loved to study constellation.

a. Angel says, “I loved to study constellation.”
b. Angel said, “I love to study constellation.”
c. Angel said, “She love to study constellation.”

5. He told us, “I finish my work early.”

a. He told us that he finished his work early.
b. He tells us that he will finish his work early.
c. He told us that I had finished my work early.
C. Change the direct speech into indirect speech or vice versa.
DIRECT SPEECH INDIRECT SPEECH
He said, “I live in the most beautiful city.” 1.
______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________ My friend said he was going out.
She told me, “I don’t like chocolate.” 3.
______________________________________________
Jane said, “I play the piano in my free time.” 4.
______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________ He said that he wanted to eat an ice cream.
6. ______________________________________________ Alex mentioned that she visited Japan last
summer.
She said, “I won’t see you tomorrow.” 7.
 ______________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________ Nathan said that he was sleeping when Julie
called.
Evaluation:
Performance Task!
Direction: Construct direct speech and convert them into indirect speech from the questions in the
bubbles.

1. Where do you 2. Jim, how tall

live, Sarah? are you?

Direct Speech: ________________________________ Direct Speech:

___________________________________
Indirect Speech: _______________________________ Indirect Speech:
_________________________________

3. How far can What is Ana’s

you swim, Alex? favorite color?

Direct Speech: ________________________________ Direct Speech:

___________________________________
Indirect Speech: _______________________________ Indirect Speech:
_________________________________

How did you spend

your last vacation?

Direct Speech: ________________________________

Indirect Speech: _______________________________

Rubrics for Scoring

CRITERIA 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points
Direct Speech All (5) direct speech Most (4) direct Some (2-3) direct Fewer than two
examples given are speech examples speech examples direct speech
correct and given are correct given are correct examples given are
appropriately and appropriately and appropriately correct and
constructed. constructed. constructed. appropriately
constructed.
Indirect speech All (5) indirect Most (4) indirect Some (2-3) indirect Fewer than two
speech examples speech examples speech examples indirect speech
given are correct given are correct given are correct examples given are
and appropriately and appropriately and appropriately correct and
constructed. constructed. constructed. appropriately
constructed.