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Transform the following sentences from direct speech into reported speech: 1. “I am always in a bad mood on Monday mornings,” said Brian. _____ 2. “They were working last week,” she said. _____ 3. “I have been to Zimbabwe,” said Evelyn.
Be sure to have students read over the Quick Reference (at the end of the textbook) to familiarize themselves with the eight parts of speech. It includes definitions, key words and examples. This reference can be used as a study guide and when preparing for exams.
Direct and Indirect speech with rules and examples. In English, to report someone's words or their own words, you can use direct or indirect speech. These may include statements, questions, orders, advice... She says: "My dad likes onion soup."
Eight Parts of Speech Blinn College – Bryan Writing Center Spring 2023 See A Writer’s Reference, pp. 529-37, for additional information and examples. ADJECTIVES modify or describe nouns or pronouns ONLY. If a word answers the following questions, it is probably an adjective: Which one? What kind of? How many?
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Here are the eight PARTS OF SPEECH with a brief definition for each. NOUN – a word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea PRONOUN – a replacement for a noun
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Correct use of parts of speech in English is very important. Each part of speech explains how a word is used in a sentence: Connects words or groups of words (and, or, but, although, so... Conveys emotion (“Wow!”), creates a pause (er um..)
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Introduction. Here is a parts of speech worksheet to help students learn and practice the eight parts of speech. Procedure. Give each student a copy of the two-page worksheet. Students start by matching definitions to the correct parts of speech. Exercise A - Answer key. 1. b 2. e. 3. a 4. c. 5. f. 6. d 7. h 8. g.