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. My mother said to me, “Wish you a happy and prosperous life!’’









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    My mother wished me a happy and prosperous life. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: A

    My mother wished me a happy and prosperous life. (I.S.)


  1. Martha said, “I am going to Mexico next year.”









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    Martha said that she was going to Mexico next year. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: B

    Martha said that she was going to Mexico next year. (I.S.)



  1. He said, “Asha washed the clothes.”









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    He said that Asha had washed the clothes. (D.S.)

    Correct Option: C

    He said that Asha had washed the clothes. (D.S.)


  1. He said, “I am writing a poem.”









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    He said that he was writing a poem. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: D

    He said that he was writing a poem. (I.S.)



  1. The project manager asked Vivek, “How much time will you take to finish this project ?”









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    The project manager asked Vivek how much time he would take to finish this project. (I.S.)

    Correct Option: D

    The project manager asked Vivek how much time he would take to finish this project. (I.S.)