Direct and indirect quotations worksheet for Grade 4 students, including examples and instructions.

Task: Rewrite the indirect quotations as direct quotations. Add punctuation as needed.

#### Key Concepts:
- Direct Quotations: Use quotation marks around the exact words spoken and include proper punctuation inside the quotes.
- Indirect Quotations: Do not use quotation marks and often rephrase what someone said.

#### Solution:

1. Mitchell said that his bike is broken.
- Direct quotation: Mitchell said, "My bike is broken."

2. Abe Lincoln said that everyone should be free.
- Direct quotation: Abe Lincoln said, "Everyone should be free."

3. Martha explained that her favorite color is blue.
- Direct quotation: Martha explained, "My favorite color is blue."

4. The actor said to always remember to smile on stage.
- Direct quotation: The actor said, "Always remember to smile on stage."

5. My teacher demanded that we study our spelling words every night.
- Direct quotation: My teacher demanded, "You must study your spelling words every night."

6. Principal Rogers told the students to arrive at school on time.
- Direct quotation: Principal Rogers told the students, "Please arrive at school on time."

7. The kids yelled that recess is the best part of the day.
- Direct quotation: The kids yelled, "Recess is the best part of the day!"

8. Lisa said that she was going to visit Washington, D.C. for vacation.
- Direct quotation: Lisa said, "I am going to visit Washington, D.C. for vacation."

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Final Answer:

1. Mitchell said, "My bike is broken."
2. Abe Lincoln said, "Everyone should be free."
3. Martha explained, "My favorite color is blue."
4. The actor said, "Always remember to smile on stage."
5. My teacher demanded, "You must study your spelling words every night."
6. Principal Rogers told the students, "Please arrive at school on time."
7. The kids yelled, "Recess is the best part of the day!"
8. Lisa said, "I am going to visit Washington, D.C. for vacation."

Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ Mitchell said, "My bike is broken." } \\
2. & \text{ Abe Lincoln said, "Everyone should be free." } \\
3. & \text{ Martha explained, "My favorite color is blue." } \\
4. & \text{ The actor said, "Always remember to smile on stage." } \\
5. & \text{ My teacher demanded, "You must study your spelling words every night." } \\
6. & \text{ Principal Rogers told the students, "Please arrive at school on time." } \\
7. & \text{ The kids yelled, "Recess is the best part of the day!" } \\
8. & \text{ Lisa said, "I am going to visit Washington, D.C. for vacation." }
\end{aligned}
}
\]