English Department Grammar

Year 7 T1 W5
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Name: _________________________ Class no.: ________ Date: _________
Time allotted: Actual Time Taken: ___________

Direct speech

I.Spot the Errors

1. Ahmed said. “lets play football”.

Ahmed said, “Let’s play football.”

2. “where are you going”? Asked mariam.

“Where are you going?” asked Mariam.

3. “We are late”! said Omar.

“We are late!” said Omar.

4. Fatima said “are you coming to the party.”

Fatima said, “Are you coming to the party?”

II. Read the short dialogue. There are ten errors in punctuation and reporting clauses. Rewrite
the passage correctly.

“do you like football”? asked Ahmed.

“Do you like football?” asked Ahmed.

“yes I love it” Said Kareem.

“Yes, I love it,” said Kareem.

Ahmed said “lets go and play now”.

Ahmed said, “Let’s go and play now.”

“okay, but I need to finish my homework”. Kareem replied.

“Okay, but I need to finish my homework,” Kareem replied.

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“Don t worry said Ahmed “we will have time”.

“Don’t worry,” said Ahmed, “We will have time.”

Kareem Answered “alright but I must be home before seven”.

Kareem answered, “Alright, but I must be home before seven.”

“fine, lets play in the park Said Ahmed “it is close to my house”.

“Fine, let’s play in the park,” said Ahmed. “It is close to my house.”

III. Rewrite the passage below, adding speech marks, punctuation, and starting a new
line for each new speaker.

The students were working quietly when the classroom door opened suddenly. Why are
you late asked the teacher looking at Omar. I missed the bus he replied nervously. That is
not a good excuse said the teacher please try to wake up earlier. I will sir answered Omar.
Meanwhile James whispered to his friend I think Omar overslept again. Stop talking ordered
the teacher sharply. James blushed and said sorry sir. We will now continue with the lesson
announced the teacher take out your science books. I forgot mine admitted Huda. Again
sighed the teacher you must be more responsible. Can I share with you asked Huda turning
to Sarah. Of course replied Sarah but next time remember your own.

Here is the corrected passage:

The students were working quietly when the classroom door opened suddenly.

"Why are you late?" asked the teacher, looking at Omar.

"I missed the bus," he replied nervously.

"That is not a good excuse," said the teacher. "Please try to wake up earlier."

"I will, sir," answered Omar.

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Meanwhile, James whispered to his friend, "I think Omar overslept again."

"Stop talking!" ordered the teacher sharply.

James blushed and said, "Sorry, sir."

"We will now continue with the lesson," announced the teacher. "Take out your science
books."

"I forgot mine," admitted Huda.

"Again?" sighed the teacher. "You must be more responsible."

"Can I share with you?" asked Huda, turning to Sarah.

"Of course," replied Sarah, "but next time remember your own."

Direct speech

I. Correct the Sentences

1. “i cant wait for the holiday” said Sara.

"I can't wait for the holiday," said Sara.

2. Omar said. “The teacher is angry”?

Omar said, "The teacher is angry?"

3. “Did you finish your project.” asked Ali.

"Did you finish your project?" asked Ali.

4. “stop” shouted the teacher “be quiet now”!

"Stop!" shouted the teacher. "Be quiet now!"

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5. “Reading is fun” Said Huda “I enjoy it every day”.

"Reading is fun," said Huda. "I enjoy it every day."

II.Rewrite the passage below, adding speech marks, punctuation, and starting a new line for
each new speaker.

It was the morning of the school trip and the bus was waiting outside. Did you bring your
lunch asked Leila excitedly. Yes replied Kareem but I think I forgot my water bottle. That’s
not good said Leila you will be thirsty later. Maybe I can buy one when we stop Kareem
suggested. The teacher clapped her hands and said everyone line up quickly. Where are we
sitting whispered Mariam to her friend. At the back Mariam replied happily. I hope we get
the window seat said her friend. The bus driver asked are you all ready. Yes shouted the
students together. Then let’s go said the teacher make sure to behave and enjoy the trip.
This is going to be fun shouted Ahmed loudly. I can’t wait agreed Mariam I love school trips.

Answer:
It was the morning of the school trip, and the bus was waiting outside.
"Did you bring your lunch?" asked Leila excitedly.
"Yes," replied Kareem, "but I think I forgot my water bottle."
"That’s not good," said Leila. "You will be thirsty later."
"Maybe I can buy one when we stop," Kareem suggested.
The teacher clapped her hands and said, "Everyone line up quickly."
"Where are we sitting?" whispered Mariam to her friend.
"At the back," Mariam replied happily.
"I hope we get the window seat," said her friend.
The bus driver asked, "Are you all ready?"
"Yes!" shouted the students together.
"Then let’s go," said the teacher. "Make sure to behave and enjoy the trip."

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"This is going to be fun!" shouted Ahmed loudly.

"I can’t wait," agreed Mariam. "I love school trips."

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