English /Grammar & Language /Direct & Indirect Speech

Browse our collection of direct and indirect speech worksheets aimed at helping students identify the difference between the two. Direct speech is quoting exactly what someone has said. Speech marks are used to signal direct speech. Indirect speech is the reporting of what was said, but not in the exact words. Our direct and indirect speech worksheets help teach students how to identify and correctly punctuate speech in writing.

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Change Direct Speech to Indirect

This worksheet helps students learn to write in indirect speech. Change the sentence containing direct speech to indirect speech.

Change Indirect Speech to Direct

This worksheet helps students learn to write in direct speech. Change the sentences containing indirect speech to direct speech.

Write Direct & Indirect Speech, Blank (2)

Fill in the speech bubble to match each picture and then write direct and indirect speech to match.

Write Direct & Indirect Speech, Blank (1)

Fill in the speech bubble to match each picture and then write direct and indirect speech to match.

Writing Direct & Indirect Speech (2)

Write direct and indirect speech to match each of the given pictures.

Writing Direct & Indirect Speech (1)

Write direct and indirect speech to match each of the given pictures.

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