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.

  1. The Prime Minister said at a meeting, “There is no need of a working President for the party now.”









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    The Prime Minister said at a meeting that there was no need of a working President then. (Indirect)
    that ⇒ Conj.
    is (S. Pre.) ⇒ was (S. Past)
    now ⇒ then

    Correct Option: B

    The Prime Minister said at a meeting that there was no need of a working President then. (Indirect)
    that ⇒ Conj.
    is (S. Pre.) ⇒ was (S. Past)
    now ⇒ then


  1. Rakesh says,“Can you prepare a cup of tea for me, Sunita?”









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    Rakesh asks Sunita if she can prepare a cup of tea for him. (Indirect)
    says ⇒ asks
    if ⇒ Conj.
    you ⇒ she
    me ⇒ him

    Correct Option: D

    Rakesh asks Sunita if she can prepare a cup of tea for him. (Indirect)
    says ⇒ asks
    if ⇒ Conj.
    you ⇒ she
    me ⇒ him



  1. He told me, “Your train will leave if you do not go at once.”









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    Correct Option: D



  1. He told his mother that he was starting in two days’ time.









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    Correct Option: A



  1. “Good-bye! Dear friend,” said the patriot, “we will meet again.”









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    when good bye is used in Reported Sp., then said (D.S.) is replaced with bade (I.S.)

    Correct Option: C


    when good bye is used in Reported Sp., then said (D.S.) is replaced with bade (I.S.)