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.

  1. 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.)


  1. 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.)



  1. 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.


  1. 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.)



  1. 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.)