Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Mrs. Mane said that she regretted having supplied us with an inferior brand of TV set and was ready to apologise for that.
Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”
The correct answer is Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”.
(Not applicable in this specific sentence). Reporting Verbs: Different reporting verbs (like 'said', 'asked', 'told', 'exclaimed', 'enquired', 'apologised', 'regretted') can introduce the reported speech and might require different structures (e.g., 'asked if/whether' for yes/no questions, 'told + object'). In this sentence, 'said' is used. Mastering these rules is essential for accurate speech transformation in English grammar.
Similar Questions
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.”
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
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The newsreader said that he was there for a heartfelt apology for making such a comment.
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Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
I asked my brother if he had visited his friend who was in the hospital.
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.
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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?”
