Change of Speech


Direction: In the follwing question, 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. “Where will you be tomorrow,” I said, ‘‘in case I have to ring you?”









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    Correct Option: B


  1. The poor examinee said, “O God, take pity on me.”









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    Correct Option: A



  1. The teacher said to Mahesh, ”Congratulations ! Wish you success in life.”









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    Correct Option: D


  1. Pawan said to me, “If I hear any news, I’ll phone you.”









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    Simple Present used as afuture form becomeswould +Verb, notSimple Past.

    Correct Option: D


    Simple Present used as afuture form becomeswould +Verb, notSimple Past.



  1. The Captain said to his men, “Stand at ease.”









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    Correct Option: D