Question
In the following question, a sentence has been given in
Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Geetal said, " I bought a Honda City yesterday."Solution
While converting a sentence into indirect speech, following rules are applied- When ‘say’, ‘says’ or ‘said’ is not followed by object, then in that case it remains same. The Past indefinite tense changes to Past perfect tense. Hence, the helping verb 'had' is used. Thus, the correct answer is- Geetal said that she had bought a Honda City the previous day.
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to my friend, “Please help me arrange these books on the shelf.”
My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."
Ankita said that she ……………… to be a doctor.
Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.
My neighbour enquired how my father was.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The driver said to the passerby, “Do you know the way to the market?”
My sister told that she ……….. to watch that movie.
"Well ,well," He said. "A strange man!"
Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The student requested the teacher to speak a little slowly so that he could note...
Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She exclaimed that I looked very beautiful in that dress.
He said,"Be quiet and listen to my words."
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