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Question
Change the following an into Direct Speech.
I asked Mary if she would lend me a pencil.
Solution
I said to Mary, “Will you lend me a pencil?”
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| Student | Good morning, sir. May I come in? |
| Teacher | Good morning, why are you late today? |
| Student | ______ |
| Teacher | ______ |
| Student | ______ |
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