Change of Speech


Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

  1. He said to Raina, “I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year.”









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    He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

    Correct Option: C

    He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.


  1. He said to me, “Please be kind and help me.”









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    He requested me to be kind and help him.

    Correct Option: D

    He requested me to be kind and help him.



  1. Ritu said to you,“You are looking very pretty.”









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    Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.

    Correct Option: D

    Ritu told you that you were looking very pretty.


  1. The teacher said to the boys, “Can you sit still and do you work?”









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    The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.

    Correct Option: D

    The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.



  1. She said to me, “What can I do for you dear?”









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    She asked me affectionately what could she do for me.

    Correct Option: A

    She asked me affectionately what could she do for me.