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direct speech

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Dear teacher Alan,

I wrote: " And what are all those things?" asks Luigi.

Is it acceptable or the only right version is : "And what are all those things?" Luigi asks.

Thanks for your answer.
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Re: direct speech

Post by Alan »

Actually, your version is the more natural!
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