UNIT 5TEEN PROBLEMSPage 63

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Direct Speech / Quoted Speech

Indirect Speech / Reported Speech

Restates exactly what another person said.

Reports indirectly what another person said.

Jannie said, "I'm so happy today."

Jannie said she was so happy that day.

The president said, "I need a vacation".

The president said he needed a vacation.

GRAMMARMark said/told Winston that he

was really angry.David said/told he wouldn’t talk

to Winston.Winston said/told he was going to

a meeting.Linda said/told short skirts

weren’t appropriate school clothes.

GRAMMARWhat is the difference in meaning between tell and say?

The meanings of these two verbs, tell and say, are similar. The main meaning of tell is to "say or write something to someone." The main meaning of say is to "use your voice to express something in words." However, there are some clear and easy rules to follow about when to use these two words.

Usage rules for Tell and Say

Tell is used only to instruct or inform, and when the receiver of the information is included as an object of the verb. Do not use for quotes.

Has she told you the good news, yet?

Please tell us your name and occupation.

Usage rules for Tell and Say Say is used for exact quotes, and when the receiver isn’t mentioned in the sentence

“Good morning,” said the woman behind the counter.

I just stopped by to say hello.

Say is also used to express opinions

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