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. The beggar said, “Poverty is a great curse”.









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    If the Rep. Sent.tells a Universal Fact, there is no change in the Tense of the Rep. Sent.inI.S.

    Correct Option: B


    If the Rep. Sent.tells a Universal Fact, there is no change in the Tense of the Rep. Sent.inI.S.


  1. Rahul says that Azhar loves cricket.









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    If the Rep. V. is in the S. Pr., there is no change in the Tense of the V. in the Indirect Speech.

    Correct Option: D


    If the Rep. V. is in the S. Pr., there is no change in the Tense of the V. in the Indirect Speech.



  1. “Have you done this sort of work before ?” said his new employer.









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    Correct Option: C



  1. “Call the witness”, said the magistrate.









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    [ to will be used as it is an order ]

    Correct Option: C


    [ to will be used as it is an order ]



  1. Nisha told Monica, “What a beautiful dress you are wearing!’’









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    very is added to the Adj.

    Correct Option: A


    very is added to the Adj.