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Vsuresh Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Question related to Direct and Indirect speech

Hi

I have a question about this sentence.

She said, "Are you an American?"

Here, in the direct speech, is it a standard practice to use only say as the reporting verb?

Can't we say " She asked, "Are you an American?"

I am used to using asked only in indirect speech.

She asked if I was an American.

Please give your views.

Suresh

  

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vsuresh Here, in the direct speech, is it a standard practice to use only say as the reporting verb? No. " Yes.

— CalifJim

  • vsuresh Here, in the direct speech, is it a standard practice to use only say as the reporting verb?
  • No.
  • " Yes.
  • Of course you can do that.
  • she inquired; she asked; she queried; she questioned; she wondered; ...
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vsureshHere, in the direct speech, is it a standard practice to use only say as the reporting verb?

No.

vsureshCan't we say " She asked, "Are you an American?"

Yes. Of course you can do that.

she inquired; she asked; she queried; she questioned; she wondered; ...

And for the statement form,

she s

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