alleryStart learning →Direct speech differs from indirect speech because it
Areproduces the exact words
Bchanges the pronouns
Cuses a that-clause
Dshifts the tense back
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. reproduces the exact words
In direct speech the original words are expected to be reproduced exactly.
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