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Pvmks Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Difference and usage of Direct speech & Active voice,pls

I want to know the main difference of
  1. when to use direct speech
  2. Active voice
let me know it,pls
  

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Hi, I want to know the main difference of when to use direct speech Use this when you want to quote the exact words that a person said. eg Tom said to Mary, "I love you". The direct speech is between the quotation marks.

— Clive

  • Hi, I want to know the main difference of when to use direct speech Use this when you want to quote the exact words that a person said.
  • eg Tom said to Mary, "I love you".
  • The direct speech is between the quotation marks.
  • Active voice This means that the subject performs the action, eg 'Mary cooked dinner'.
  • The term 'voice' may be confusing you.
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Hi,

I want to know the main difference of
  1. when to use direct speech Use this when you want to quote the exact words that a person said. eg Tom said to Mary, "I love you". The direct speech is between the quotation marks.
  2. Active voice This means that the subject performs the action, eg 'Mary cooked dinner'. The term 'voice' may be confus
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