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Unit 5
Sarah writes the exact words of the persons. Observe how she writes them using the
correct punctuation.
“I have never smoked cigarettes and drunk alcoholic drinks,” said Mr. Arvin Arnasalon.
“I always pray to God to keep me and my family healthy,” said Mrs. Adilah Raq.
Mr.Warren Sew Young said, “I never miss my Tai-chi and yoga classes.”
Mrs. Priya Permal said, “I eat vegetables from my garden and local fruits.”
Here are the rules for direct speech:
“ I have never smoked cigarettes , ” said Mr Arvin Arnasalon .
open inverted commas
comma full stop
close inverted commas
capital letter
Activity 5a: Sarah obtained more information. Read the sentences below and
rewrite them using the correct punctuation.
1. Mr. Arnasalon said I drink lots of water and fresh juice
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