| Element | FORM: DIRECT SPEECH, REPORTING CLAUSE, END POSITION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | REPORTED SPEECH |
| SubCat | reported speech |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can report speech and thought directly using the reporting verb after the reporting clause. |
| Corrected Learner Example | ?Excuse me Sir, but you forgot your mobile phone," she said. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass) "I must take it to the police station," she thought. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) "Yes of course," she answered. (Cyprus; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Greek; Pass) ?What have I done?" I thought. (Spain; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - European; Pass) ?What should I do?? she asked herself. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass) "But where is everybody? Am I alone?" I asked. (Greece; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Greek; Pass) "What's your name?" he asked. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
