Change of Speech


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

  1. “They are late,” she has already told us.









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    Correct Option: C


  1. The boy thanked the Principal for granting him a fee-concession.









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    Correct Option: D




  1. I said to my mother, “Please warm this milk. Don’t boil it.”









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    In order to change an Imp. Sent. into I.S., a to-inf. is used ; not to replaces don’t

    Correct Option: D


    In order to change an Imp. Sent. into I.S., a to-inf. is used ; not to replaces don’t


  1. My father said to me, “Will you sit and study at least now.”









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    Correct Option: D



  1. “Sam, will you help me carry my bags ?” asked the old woman.









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    To change questions (which can be answered in yes/no) into I.S., if/whether (Conj.) is used

    Correct Option: D


    To change questions (which can be answered in yes/no) into I.S., if/whether (Conj.) is used