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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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what are the similarities and differences between indirect speech and politeness ?
  

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They both use regression of verb forms. " => He said I could do it. "

— Mister Micawber

  • They both use regression of verb forms.
  • " => He said I could do it.
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They both use regression of verb forms.

"I can do it." => He said I could do it.
"Can you do it?" => "Could you do it?"
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