Say It Exactly: Mastering Direct Speech for Class 4

This Class 4 grammar worksheet focuses on helping students understand and correctly use **direct speech**, where the exact words spoken by a person are written using quotation marks and proper punctuation.  
Through clear explanations (page 2) and step-by-step rules, learners understand how commas, capital letters, quotation marks, and end punctuation work together to show speech accurately.

The worksheet includes four progressive activities:

• Editing sentences by adding correct punctuation  
• Creating original direct speech sentences  
• Rewriting incorrect dialogue correctly  
• Writing full sentences using direct speech independently  

These exercises strengthen grammar accuracy, dialogue writing, and confidence in written communication—essential skills for storytelling and composition.

ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

Exercise 1 – Add quotation marks, commas, punctuation, and capital letters

1. Anika said, "The dog is barking."  
2. Kabir shouted, "Let's play soccer!"  
3. Dad asked, "Where are my shoes?"  
4. Diya happily said, "I got an A on my test!"  
5. Uncle said, "Please pass me the salt."  
6. Meera complained, "I can't find my pencil case."  
7. Sanjay exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!"  
8. Mom reminded, "Turn off the lights."  
9. Riya said, "I'm so excited for the trip!"  
10. Vivaan asked, "Do you want to play cricket?"

Exercise 2 – Add your own direct speech  
(Sample answers; responses may vary)

1. The principal announced, "There will be a holiday tomorrow."  
2. "We won the match!" said my best friend.  
3. My teacher asked, "Have you completed your homework?"  
4. "Run faster!" shouted the coach.  
5. The doctor said, "You need to take proper rest."  
6. "Don’t tell anyone," whispered my sister.  
7. The shopkeeper replied, "This costs fifty rupees."  
8. "This is amazing!" exclaimed Grandpa.  
9. My friend suggested, "Let’s study together."  
10. The bus driver called out, "All aboard!"

Exercise 3 – Rewrite correctly with punctuation

1. The girl said, "I can solve the puzzle."  
2. Rohan shouted, "Stop right there!"  
3. The teacher said, "Open your books to page ten."  
4. Mother asked, "Where did you keep your bag?"  
5. My sister said, "We will bake cookies today."  
6. The boy asked, "Can you help me with this?"  
7. The coach shouted, "Run faster!"  
8. My friend said, "That story was amazing."  
9. Neha said, "I finished my project."  
10. The shopkeeper asked, "What do you want to buy?"

Exercise 4 – Write 10 sentences using direct speech  
(Answers may vary; sample sentences)

1. Mom said, "Dinner is ready."  
2. My brother asked, "Can I use your phone?"  
3. Dad said, "We will leave early tomorrow."  
4. My teacher reminded, "Complete your homework."  
5. I asked, "Where are we going?"  
6. Grandma said, "Come sit beside me."  
7. My friend shouted, "Catch the ball!"  
8. The coach said, "Practice makes you better."  
9. My sister whispered, "I heard a noise."  
10. The puppy seemed to say, "Play with me!"

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