Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP Kurikulum Merdeka Hal. 176: Direct Speech, Indirect Speech

In an indirect speech, we change the question structure (e.g. Do you know) to a statement structure (e.g. the man knew).

Look at more examples for yes/no questions and wh- questions.

In questions, we use if or whether to report the question. If is more common.

• Direct speech: Monita asked, “Do you know SMP Merdeka?” 
• Indirect speech: Monita asked if the man knew SMP Merdeka.

In wh-questions, we use what, where, why, who, when or how to report the question.

• Direct speech: “What date is it today?” asked Monita. 
• Indirect speech: Monita asked what day it was.
• Direct speech: Monita asked, “Where can I buy this newspaper?” 
• Indirect speech: Monita asked where she could buy the newspaper.

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Worksheet 3.14

b. Change the sentences into indirect speech. Look at the example.

1. Direct speech: Monita asked, “Where am I?” 
Indirect speech: Monita asked where she was.

2. Direct speech: “Excuse me, what place is this?” asked Monita.
Indirect speech: ....

3. Direct speech: “May I borrow the newspaper?” asked Monita. 
Indirect speech: ....

4. Direct speech: Monita asked, “Where can I buy this newspaper?” 
Indirect speech: ....

5. Direct speech: The security officer asked, “Do you want to meet the professor?” 
Indirect speech: ....

ANSWER

1. Direct speech: Monita asked, “Where am I?” 
Indirect speech: Monita asked where she was.