Direct Speech

Question 1

What is direct speech?

Answer 1

An exact replica of someone’s speech.
e.g: “Help! Cats are not meant for skateboards!” the cat exclaimed.
OR:
The cat exclaimed, “Help! Cats are not meant for skateboards!”

Question 2

Turn this sentence into direct speech with the correct punctuation and grammar (as in capital letters)
The boy said throw the ball already

Answer 2

The boy said, “Throw the ball already!”

Question 3

Turn this sentence into direct speech with the correct punctuation and grammar (as in capital letters)
never ever eat broccoli raw because its really gross warned the adult.

Answer 3

“Never, ever eat broccoli raw because it’s really gross.” warned the adult.

Question 4

Turn this sentence into direct speech with the correct punctuation and grammar (as in capital letters)
the receptionist remarked if you enjoy helping animals you should try volunteering at the SPCA

Answer 4

The receptionist remarked, “If you enjoy helping animals, you should try volunteering at the SPCA.”