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.
- Babu said, “I’ve told my friends you’ll be here.”
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Babu said that he had told his friends that I would be there. (I.S.)
Correct Option: D
Babu said that he had told his friends that I would be there. (I.S.)
- Caroline said, “Will you come to my party on Saturday” ?
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Caroline asked if I would come to her party on Saturday. (I.S.)
Correct Option: C
Caroline asked if I would come to her party on Saturday. (I.S.)
- He exclaimed that it was a very graceful animal.
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He exclaimed, “What a graceful animal!” (D.S.)
Correct Option: A
He exclaimed, “What a graceful animal!” (D.S.)
- The receptionist said to Umesh, “Please be seated and wait for your turn.”
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The receptionist requested Umesh to be seated and to wait for his turn. (I.S.)
Correct Option: D
The receptionist requested Umesh to be seated and to wait for his turn. (I.S.)
- He said to his son, “Do not smoke.”
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He advised his son not to smoke. (I.S.)
Correct Option: C
He advised his son not to smoke. (I.S.)