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. 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.)


  1. 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.)



  1. 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.)


  1. 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.)



  1. 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.)