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Change the following into Direct Speech. Mervin said that he wanted to be a soldier.

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Change the following into Direct Speech.

Mervin said that he wanted to be a soldier.

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Mervin said, “I want to be a soldier.”

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Chapter 6.1: Friendship - Grammar [Page 169]

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Chapter 6.1 Friendship
Grammar | Q D) 6. | Page 169

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