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 Indirect/Direct.

  1. He said, “I had a wonderful dream last night”.









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    Correct Option: D



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. Mr. Ronald said, “Don’t vote for Otis because he is irresponsible”.









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    Mr. Ronald told us not to vote for Otis because he lacked responsibility. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: C

    Mr. Ronald told us not to vote for Otis because he lacked responsibility. (I.S.)



  1. “Alas ! How I have wasted my fortune!” said he.









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    He confessed with regret that he had wasted his fortune. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: D

    He confessed with regret that he had wasted his fortune. (I.S.)


  1. “I went for a long walk yesterday”, said Monikaviya.









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    Monikaviya said that she had gone for a long walk the day before. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: B

    Monikaviya said that she had gone for a long walk the day before. (I.S.)



  1. The traffic constable said to us, “Stop”.









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    The traffic constable ordered us to stop. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: A

    The traffic constable ordered us to stop. (I.S.)