Journal - Lesson 8: S/he said
Many times, we talk about what other people said. In this lesson, tell us about what you have heard from friends, coworkers, in the news, or online.
Helpful Phrases
Direct Quotes
It’s easy to write exactly what someone says. Just use quotation marks. We often see this in stories and the news.
I like your sneakers! =
He said “I like your sneakers!“
Indirect Quotes (notice some words change)
In speaking, we can’t see quotation marks, so we usually change the quote just a little bit.
I like your sneakers! =
1. He said he likes my sneakers. = I talked to him today, or very recently. He likes my sneakers now.
2. He said he liked my sneakers. = I talked to him a long time ago. He liked them at that time.
Quoting Questions
Quoting questions is a little harder. So study the examples below carefully.
WH Questions
What time is it? =
• She asked me what time it is.
• She asked me what time it was.
Note: The “be” verb goes at the end.
Where do you want to go for dinner?
• She asked me where I want to go for dinner.
• She asked me where I wanted to go for dinner.
Yes / No Questions
Will you be at the event?
• She asked me if I will be at the event.
• She asked me if I would be at the event.
Can you play guitar?
• She asked me if I can play guitar.
• She asked me if I could play guitar.
Note: Use “if” to report yes/no questions.
Bad News / Good News
The bad? news is there is lots more information to practice. For example, this post will teach you all about using “quotation marks.”
The good news is, in today’s journal, you can relax and don’t worry about the details. We’ll help you with that. So, if you’re ready, click the button below to write your next journal!
Assignment 8
Now it’s your turn! Write about yourself in the form below. Say as much as you can. When you are finished, we will send you feedback. Study the feedback and be ready to talk in class!
