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. Rajan said to Urvashi, “I’m going to Kashmir tomorrow.”









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    Rajan told Urvashi that was going to Kashmir the next day. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: B

    Rajan told Urvashi that was going to Kashmir the next day. (I.S.)


  1. My mother said, “You have been sleeping for twelve hours.”









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    My mother said that I had been sleeping for twelve hours (I.S.)

    Correct Option: C

    My mother said that I had been sleeping for twelve hours (I.S.)



  1. Dhanya complained, “I am losing weight steadily.”









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    Dhanya complained that she was losing weight steadily (I.S.)

    Correct Option: D

    Dhanya complained that she was losing weight steadily (I.S.)


  1. My friend told me, “This is not a good book to read.”









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    My friend told me that was not a good book to read. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: A

    My friend told me that was not a good book to read. (I.S.)



  1. Suman said to me, “Did you enjoy the Olympic Games in London ?”









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    Suman asked me if I had enjoyed the Olympic Games in London. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: C

    Suman asked me if I had enjoyed the Olympic Games in London. (I.S.)