Change of Speech
Direction: In each of 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 Direct/Indirect.
- The Policeman said to the driver, “Do you have a licence?”
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The Policeman asked the driver whether he had a licence. (I.S.)
Correct Option: B
The Policeman asked the driver whether he had a licence. (I.S.)
- Ashok said to me, “Your parents are waiting for you.”
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Ashok told me that my parents were waiting for me. (I.S.)
Correct Option: B
Ashok told me that my parents were waiting for me. (I.S.)
- The teacher said, “The Earth moves round the Sun”.
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The teacher said that the Earth moves round the sun. (I.S.)
It is a Universal Truth. Its Tense does not change in Indirect Speech.Correct Option: B
The teacher said that the Earth moves round the sun. (I.S.)
It is a Universal Truth. Its Tense does not change in Indirect Speech.
- The peon said to his officer, “Please forgive me.”
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The peon requested his officer to forgive him. (I.S.)
Correct Option: B
The peon requested his officer to forgive him. (I.S.)
- My brother told me that he would buy me a notepad the next day.
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My brother said to me, “I shall buy you a notepad tomorrow.” (D.S.)
Correct Option: C
My brother said to me, “I shall buy you a notepad tomorrow.” (D.S.)