Indirect speech
Indirect speech or reported speech reports something that was said, but does not use the actual words that the speaker uttered. Lynn asked whether … Continued
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Direct speech
Direct speech gives the actual words that a speaker has used. It is common in novels and other writing where
Parts of a sentence
This week’s Learning English blog focuses on the different parts of a sentence – learn all about what each part of a sentence does and how they work together.
Parts of a sentence Read Post »
Question marks
The question mark marks the end of a question. When will we be arriving? Does it really matter? He’s certain
Hyphens
The hyphen joins words or parts of words. Hyphens are used at the ends of lines where a word has
Commas
The comma marks a short pause between elements in a sentence. You go out of the door and turn immediately
Quotation marks
Quotation marks are mainly used in direct speech. Direct speech gives the actual words that a speaker is using or
Using colons
The colon indicates a break between two main clauses which is stronger than a comma but weaker than a full
Semicolons
The semicolon is used to mark a break between two main clauses when there is a balance or a contrast