Change of Speech


Direction: In the following questions, a 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. “I have seen the film before” Suneetha says.









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    If the Reporting Verb is inPresent (say), there is no change in the Tense of the Verb in the Indirect Speech.

    Correct Option: B


    If the Reporting Verb is inPresent (say), there is no change in the Tense of the Verb in the Indirect Speech.


  1. “Do you want some more sweets?” asked my friend.









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    Correct Option: C



  1. “I lost my book yesterday”, she said to her teacher.









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    Correct Option: A


  1. “Would you mind taking off your shoes before entering the house?”
    He said to the foreigner.









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    take off (Phr. V.) to remove

    Correct Option: A


    take off (Phr. V.) to remove



  1. He said, “We are all sinners.”









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    Correct Option: A