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When the sentence in direct speech contains a word denoting respect, we add the adverb _____ in the reporting clause (as in Sentence Set 1).

Correct Answer

respectfully

Exercise: Thinking about Language - Reported Speech | Q: II.6 | (Page 18)
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Explanation

In Sentence Set 1, the direct speech contains the word 'Honoured', which denotes respect. When converting this to reported speech, the adverb 'respectfully' is added to the reporting clause: 'Lomov asked Stepan Stepanovitch respectfully...'

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