Change of Speech


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect /Direct.

  1. He said that I needn’t wait there.









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    Correct Option: A


  1. He asked me why I was late.









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    Correct Option: A



  1. She yelled, “Please help me.”









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    Correct Option: C


  1. My father said, “Honesty is the best policy.”









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    The statement is a Universal Truth. Hence, there will be no change in the Tense of the Verb.

    Correct Option: B


    The statement is a Universal Truth. Hence, there will be no change in the Tense of the Verb.



  1. He said to me, “Where is the post office ?”









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    Correct Option: D