Change of Speech
Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
- He said to Raina, “I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year.”
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He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
Correct Option: C
He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
- He said to me, “Please be kind and help me.”
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He requested me to be kind and help him.
Correct Option: D
He requested me to be kind and help him.
- Ritu said to you,“You are looking very pretty.”
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Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.
Correct Option: D
Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.
- The teacher said to the boys, “Can you sit still and do you work?”
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The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.
Correct Option: D
The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.
- She said to me, “What can I do for you dear?”
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She asked me affectionately what could she do for me.
Correct Option: A
She asked me affectionately what could she do for me.