Change of Speech


Direction: In 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 as your answer.

  1. She said to the children, ‘You mustn’t play with fire.’









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    Correct Option: B


  1. My friend requested me to bring him a sandwich.









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    In request to is omitted in D.S

    Correct Option: C


    In request to is omitted in D.S



  1. Sita said, ‘I may go there.’









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    Correct Option: D


  1. Tania said to her friend, ‘Can you lend me an umbrella ?’









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    As the sentence implies a request,to will be used in I.S.

    Correct Option: C


    As the sentence implies a request,to will be used in I.S.



  1. He said, ‘I have read this novel.’









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    Correct Option: B