In the following question, 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.
My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.
In reported speech with a past reporting verb, 'said to me' becomes 'told me', the demonstrative 'this' shifts to 'that', and the present-tense 'is' back-shifts to 'was'. Applying all three changes gives: My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.
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Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
I will tell him that I don’t want to join the art classes.
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“How beautiful she is!” said Betty.
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Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Direction : Choose the option that is in the indirect form of the sentence.
He said to his boss, "I had completed my task before the end of the day."
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The manager said to the staff, “Please work with dedication. You will be paid overtime whenever you work late.”
Identify the direction narration of the given sentence.
Rahul said, "What a pleasant surprise!"
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The lion asked the lioness, "Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
Sushant said to the elderly lady, “Madam, you can take my place and stand here in the queue.”
