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The teacher | gave | 

the pupils | some homework.

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Direct object; Object

Indirect speech (or reported speech) A reconstruction of the words of a speaker

conveyed in a reported clause, accompanied by a reporting clause with verbs

such as tell, say, reply, suggest, mention. For example, direct speech He said, ‘I

am unhappy.’

contrasts with indirect speech He told me/said that he was

unhappy

.

Infinitive The non-tensed form of a verb that usually combines with to (It’s time

for me 

to order now.). It can also occur without to (also known as the ‘bare

infinitive’) (I may see you tomorrow; let me help).

Inflection A process of word formation in which items are added to the base form

of a word to express grammatical meanings. For example: the -s on dogs

indicates plural; the past form drank contrasts with the present drink; the -est

on cleverest indicates the superlative form.