SSC CPO Mains 20241)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to Amayra, “Did you finish your homework?”
Mother asked Amayra if she had finished her homework.
SSC CPO Mains 20242)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
She said, “I don't want to attend the meeting.”
She said that she doesn’t want to attend the meeting.
SSC CPO Mains 20243)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The mother said, “I am busy today”.
The mother said that she was busy that day.
SSC CPO Mains 20244)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “I will meet you at the cafe at 3 p.m.”
She told me that she would meet me at the cafe at 3 p.m.
SSC CPO Mains 20245)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
I said to Bhawna, “Have the monkeys eaten up our cauliflowers?”
I asked Bhawna if the monkeys had eaten up our cauliflowers.
SSC CPO Mains 20246)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The official from the Metrological Department predicted that there would be heavy fog in Delhi the next day.
The official from the Metrological Department said, “There will be heavy fog in Delhi tomorrow.”
SSC CPO Mains 20247)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Sandhya said to me, “Would you like to have some herbal tea?”
Sandhya asked me if I would like to have some herbal tea.
SSC CPO Mains 20248)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rahul asked his mother if she had prepared the carrot halwa for him.
Rahul said to his mother, “Have you prepared the carrot halwa for me?
SSC CPO Mains 20249)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The tourist said to me, “Can you give me the directions to the temple?”
The tourist asked me if I could give him the directions to the temple.
SSC CPO Mains 202410)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to Rahul, “Don’t forget that the last date for geo-tagging our apartment is tomorrow.”
Mother reminded Rahul that the last date for geo-tagging their apartment was the next day.
SSC CPO Mains 202411)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
They say, “We are working on a new project.”
They say that they were working on a new project.
SSC CPO Mains 202412)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher asked the students which lines of the poem they had not understood.
The teacher said to the students, “Which lines of the poem had you not understood?”
SSC CPO Mains 202413)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Mother asked Rubani if she was sorry for what she had done.
Mother said to Rubani, “Are you sorry for what you have done?”
SSC CPO Mains 202414)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
I told my daughter that I would pick her up from school that week.
I said to my daughter, “I will pick you up from school this week.”
SSC CPO Mains 202415)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Avika said to her father, “I have to stay back at school for dance practice today.”
Avika told her father that she had to stay back at school for dance practice that day.
SSC CPO Mains 202416)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“The sun is shining brightly today,” he said, looking out of the window.
Looking out of the window, he said that the sun was shining brightly that day.
SSC CPO Mains 202417)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“Let's go for a walk in the park,” he said.
He suggested that they should go for a walk in the park.
SSC CPO Mains 202418)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“Don't forget to bring your umbrella,” he said to her.
He reminded her to bring her umbrella.
SSC CPO Mains 202419)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Manya said that she didn’t want any breakfast.
Manya said, “I don’t want any breakfast.”
SSC CPO Mains 202420)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“I love the way you have decorated the room,” she said, smiling warmly.
Smiling warmly she said that she loved the way I had decorated the room.
SSC CPO Mains 202421)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Aditya said to Kavya, “What do you prefer to do in your free time – painting or basketball practice?”
Aditya asked Kavya what she preferred to do in her free time – painting or basketball practice.
SSC CPO Mains 202422)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
My daughter said, “I might go out to the Mall with my friends tonight.”
My daughter said that she might go out to the Mall with her friends that night.
SSC CPO Mains 202423)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The little girl said to her friend, “I have brought a chocolate for you.”
The little girl told her friend that she had brought a chocolate for her.
SSC CPO Mains 202424)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Avika says, “I have completed the math assignment.”
Avika says that she had completed the math assignment.
SSC CPO Mains 202425)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
They exclaimed sadly that India had lost the match in the World Cup finals.
They said, “What a loss! India has lost the match in the World Cup finals.”
SSC CPO Mains 202426)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Mohit told his father that he could not solve that sum as it was very difficult.
Mohit said to his father, "I cannot solve this sum as it is very difficult.
SSC CPO Mains 202427)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Please listen carefully to what I am teaching,” said Madam Mahima to the students.
Madam Mahima told the students to listen carefully to what she was teaching.
SSC CPO Mains 202428)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “I am going to the park.”
She said that she was going to the park.
SSC CGL Mains 202429)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
'I am determined to publish my findings,' the scientist asserted confidently.
The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings.
SSC CGL Mains 202430)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The District Magistrate ordered the police to work all night and put an end to those riots.
The District Magistrate told the police, "Work all night and put an end to these riots."
SSC CGL Mains 202431)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher informed that the exam had been postponed.
The teacher informed, “The exam has been postponed.”
SSC CGL Mains 202432)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Kanhaiya said to me, “Do you want to sing?”
Kanhaiya asked me if I wanted to sing.
SSC CGL Mains 202433)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The soldier said to his fellow soldiers, "I have buried our brave comrade here.
The soldier told his fellow soldiers that he had buried their brave comrade there.
SSC CGL Mains 202434)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, "I shall need a copy of the documents."
He said that he would need a copy of the documents.
SSC CGL 202235)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Meena said that her parents were getting divorced.
Meena said, "My parents are getting divorced."
SSC CGL 202236)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He says to Gayatri, “You are writing an apology to the warden.”
He tells Gayatri that she is writing an apology to the warden.
SSC CGL 202237)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Ramita said, “I wish I didn’t have to meet my step-mother.”
Ramita said she wished she didn’t have to meet her step-mother.
SSC CGL 202238)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Renu said to her brother, “You were watching the show without me.”
Renu told her brother that he had been watching the show without her.
SSC CGL 202239)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Shravan said that the prisoner had slept throughout the journey.
Shravan said, "The prisoner had slept throughout the journey."
SSC CGL 202240)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. My teacher forbids to trust one’s relatives.
My teacher says, “Never trust your relatives.”
SSC CGL 202241)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Farah said to her aunt, “I am studying contemporary art.”
Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art.
SSC CGL 202242)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She tells me that I am her lucky charm.
She says to me, "You are my lucky charm."
SSC CGL 202243)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to me, “The charlatan will be breaking into the safe.”
She told me that the charlatan would be breaking into the safe.
SSC CGL 202244)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She asked me why I had been smoking that day.
She said to me, “Why were you smoking today?”
SSC CGL 202245)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that something might be missing in there.
He said, "Something may be missing in here."
SSC CGL 202246)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said, “I am in no mood to work now.”
She said that she was in no mood to work then.
SSC CGL 202247)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said to me, “Do you own this beautiful car?”
He asked me if I owned that beautiful car.
SSC CGL 202248)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Manoj said to Mira, "Do not try to make a fool of me".
Manoj told Mira not to try to make a fool of him.
SSC CGL 202249)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
SSC CGL 202250)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
She exclaimed with sorrow that life had become miserable.
She said, “Alas! How miserable life has become.”
SSC CGL 202251)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said to me, “I saw this old man long ago.”
She told me that she had seen that old man long before.
SSC CGL 202252)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said to him, “May God shower His choicest blessings on you!
She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on him.
SSC CGL 202253)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The guard told the children to stay away from the flower beds.
The guard said, “Children, stay away from the flower beds.”
SSC CGL 202254)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
She asked me what my favourite cuisine was.
She said to me, "What is your favourite cuisine?"
SSC CGL 202255)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“What is Sonia saying?” said Rohit.
Rohit asked what Sonia was saying.
SSC CGL 202256)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
They cried, “Bravo! Well done.”
They shouted in joy that they had done well.
SSC CGL 202257)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“Please allow me to leave now,” Ritika said to her teacher.
Ritika requested her teacher to allow her to leave then.
SSC CGL 202258)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Ajay says, “There is going to be a snowfall.”
Ajay says that there is going to be a snowfall.
SSC CGL 202259)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said to her, “Will you ready my suit tomorrow?"
She asked her if she would ready her suit the next day.
SSC CGL 202260)Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.
The teacher said, "You must work hard for your exams."
The teacher advised her students to work hard for their exams.
SSC CGL 202261)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Manan said that he had no work to do that day.
Manan said, “I have no work to do today.”
SSC CGL 202262)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The teacher said, “Asif, go and wash your hands.”
The teacher told Asif to go and wash his hands.
SSC CGL 202263)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
She said, “It is too good to be true.”
She said that it was too good to be true.
SSC CGL 202264)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said, “Abhinav slipped while trying to board a bus.”
Mother said that Abhinav had slipped while trying to board a bus.
SSC CGL 202265)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “The stars are shining brightly tonight.”
She said that the stars were shining brightly that night.
SSC CGL 202266)Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.
Mother said to me, "I'm worried about your safety."
Mother told me that she was worried about my safety.
SSC CGL 202267)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets.
He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?”
SSC CPO 202168)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She asked the drycleaner if he could dry clean her coat in a day’s time.
She said to the drycleaner, “Can you dry clean my coat in a day’s time?”
SSC CPO 202169)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 down the points.
The student said to the teacher, “Please speak a little slowly so that I can note down the points.”
SSC CPO 202170)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Harry said to Margaret, “I already have an appointment at nine but I can fit you in at ten for half an hour.”
Harry told Margaret that he already had an appointment at nine but he could fit her in at ten for half an hour.
SSC CPO 202171)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Anshul said to Vibha, “We will shift all the furniture to the new house.”
Anshul told Vibha that they would shift all the furniture to the new house.
SSC CPO 202172)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
“I can give you a lift into town if that will help,” Anjali said to Rahul.
Anjali said to Rahul that she could give him a lift into town if that would help.
SSC CPO 202173)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Sushma said to Mohit, “You have always been the cleverest in the family.”
Sushma told Mohit that he had always been the cleverest in the family.
SSC CPO 202174)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Albert said to Tim, “I’m not sure your father would consider it a good idea to have me on the board of his company.”
Albert said to Tim that he was not sure his father would consider it a good idea to have him on the board of his company.
SSC CPO 202175)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Cornelius said to Pauline, “This house has been far too large for me since the death of my wife.”
Cornelius told Pauline that that house had been far too large for him since the death of his wife.
SSC CPO 202176)Direction: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
His father had already bought the train tickets.
The train tickets had already been bought by his father.
SSC CPO 202177)Direction: Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
I asked him where he had lost the pen I had brought for him the previous day.
I said to him, “Where have you lost the pen I brought for you yesterday?”
SSC CPO 202178)Direction: Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Veena informed me that there would be an online art class for the children at 4 o’clock that day.
Veena said to me, “There will be an online art class for the children at 4 o’clock today.”
SSC CPO 202179)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Frank said to Albert, “ How is your search for a new house coming along?”
Frank asked Albert how his search for a new house was coming along.
SSC CPO 202180)Direction: Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She exclaimed that she looked very ugly in that dress.
She said, “How ugly I look in this dress!”
SSC CPO 202181)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Walter said to David, “ I am looking forward to tomorrow’s auction.”
Walter told David that he was looking forward to the next day’s auction.
SSC CPO 202182)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
“What sort of a house are you looking for, Mr. Barrington?” said the house agent.
The house agent asked Mr. Barrington what sort of a house he was looking for.
SSC CPO 202183)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Cornelius said to Pauline, “You will have to agree to drive me to town from time to time.”
Cornelius told Pauline that she would have to agree to drive him to town from time to time.
SSC CPO 202184)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She demanded of her younger brother why he had taken her paints without her permission.
She said to her younger brother angrily, “Why have you taken my paints without my permission?”
SSC CPO 202185)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Rahul told me he didn’t have time to go to the dispensary as he was getting late for the office.
Rahul said to me, “I don’t have time to go to the dispensary as I am getting late for the office.”
SSC CPO 202186)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
A worker told his companion that he was totally exhausted and couldn’t walk anymore.
A worker said to his companion, “I am totally exhausted and cannot walk anymore.”
SSC CPO 202187)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The customer asked the shopkeeper how much she had to pay for the little glass table.
The customer said to the shopkeeper, “How much have I to pay for the little glass table?”
SSC CPO 202188)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She says that she would like to be an ambassador to a foreign country when she grows up.
She says, “I would like to be an ambassador to a foreign country when I grow up.”
SSC CPO 202189)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She asked me affectionately what she could do for me.
She said to me, “What can I do for you, dear?”
SSC CPO 202190)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Cornelius said to Pauline, “You can have your old job back with a raise in the salary.”
Cornelius assured Pauline that she could have her old job back with a raise in the salary.
SSC CPO 202191)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Pauline said to Cornelius, “Will Mr. Vincent be coming for dinner on Thursday evening?”
Pauline asked Cornelius if Mr. Vincent would be coming for dinner on Thursday evening.
SSC CPO 202192)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
David said, “Don’t worry Frank. I will bring you up to date when I meet you next.”
David told Frank not to worry as he would bring him up to date when he met him next.
SSC CPO 202193)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The sports teacher told the Principal that if their school wanted to start a sports club they would need to buy some cricket kits, basketballs and footballs initially.
The sports teacher said to the Principal, “If our school wants to start a sports club we will need to buy some cricket kits, basketballs and footballs initially.”
SSC CPO 202194)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Sania said to me, “Tomorrow is my convocation.”
Sania told me that the next day was her convocation.
SSC CPO 202195)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The young man exclaimed that it was a great feast.
The young man said, “ What a great feast it is!”
SSC CPO 202196)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to his employee, “Do not provoke me unnecessarily.”
He warned his employee not to provoke him unnecessarily.
SSC CPO 202197)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The maid asked me if she could get me a glass of juice.
The maid said to me, “Can I get you a glass of juice?”
SSC CPO 202198)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He says, “Some goods are of poor quality.”
He says that some goods are of poor quality.
SSC CPO 202199)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Mother ordered the children to stop playing then.
Mother said to the children, “Stop playing now.”
SSC CPO 2021100)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to my daughter, “Why are you angry with me?”
I asked my daughter why she was angry with me.
SSC CPO 2021101)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Let us go to the hills for a vacation,” Mother said to us.
Mother suggested that we should go to the hills for a vacation.
SSC CPO 2021102)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to the postman, “Is there a letter for me?”
I asked the postman if there was a letter for me.
SSC CPO 2021103)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The Principal asked Kamal how it was that he was always late for school.
The Principal said to Kamal, “How is it that you are always late for school?”
SSC CPO 2021104)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He told you that he would discuss the matter that evening.
He said to you, “I will discuss the matter today evening.”
SSC CPO 2021105)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to Madhu, “Please post this letter.”
She requested Madhu to post that letter.
SSC CPO 2021106)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
You said, “I scored four goals.”
You said that you had scored four goals.
SSC CPO 2021107)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The little girl said that those butterflies were very colourful.
The little girl said, “These butterflies are very colourful.”
SSC CPO 2021108)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She exclaimed that I had grown very tall.
She said to me, “How tall you have grown!”
SSC CPO 2021109)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The teacher asked the students if they could prepare for the debate by the following week.
The teacher said to the students, “Can you prepare for the debate by next week?”
SSC CPO 2021110)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Anu said that she wanted to see if she could do a back-flip.
Anu said, “I want to see if I can do a back-flip.”
SSC CPO 2021111)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She told me that she had given my message to my mother.
She said to me, “I gave your message to your mother.”
SSC CPO 2021112)Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The manager lauded the salesman and said that his performance had been exceptional.
The manager said to the salesman, “Well done! Your performance has been exceptional.”
SSC CPO 2021113)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to me, “What can I do for you?”
He asked me what he could do for me.
SSC CPO 2021114)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said, “Manan came to college yesterday.”
He said that Manan had come to college the previous day.
SSC CPO 2021115)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The teacher said, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”
The teacher said that too many cooks spoil the broth.
SSC CPO 2021116)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to me, “What a pity! You missed the party.”
He exclaimed that it was a pity I had missed the party.
SSC CPO 2021117)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said, “I will finish reading the novel today.”
She said that she would finish reading the novel that day.
SSC CPO 2021118)Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He told you that he had not known that it was your birthday that day.
You said to him, “I do not know that it is your birthday today.”
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022119)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The chef asked his assistant where he had stored the spices.
The chef said to his assistant, "Where did you store the spices?"
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022120)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
"What an enormous pumpkin!", said the boy.
The boy exclaimed with surprise that it was an enormous pumpkin.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022121)Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Avika said, “I am preparing for my Science test.”
Avika said that she was preparing for her Science test.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022122)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Kavya said, “I am writing a paragraph on the Republic Day parade.”
Kavya said that she was writing a paragraph on the Republic Day parade.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022123)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Pushpa said to me, "I am leaving for Hyderabad."
Pushpa told me that she was leaving for Hyderabad.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022124)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said to me, "Please drop me home in your car."
He requested me to drop him home in my car.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022125)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The airport official said, "The daily footfall of passengers has increased significantly since last year."
The airport official said that the daily footfall of passengers had increased significantly since the previous year.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022126)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rajiv requested his friend to remove his shoes before entering his house.
Rajiv said to his friend, “Please remove your shoes before entering my house.”
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022127)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Vidushi, the doctor has advised me to avoid sugar,” said Prabha.
Prabha told Vidushi that the doctor had advised her to avoid sugar.
SSC Selection Post Matric 2022128)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The gardener said, “Shall I plant roses in this flower bed?”
The gardener asked if he should plant roses in that flower bed.
SSC CHSL 2021129)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"Our teacher returned from Mumbai last month", she said.
She said that their teacher had returned from Mumbai the previous month.
SSC CHSL 2021130)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The chemist said to me, "I cannot take these medicines back as they are special medicines."
The chemist told me that he could not take those medicines back as they were special medicines.
SSC CHSL 2021131)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
My brother said to me, "Have you read the newspaper today?"
My brother asked me if I had read the newspaper that day.
SSC CHSL 2021132)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said to me, “Enjoy your vacation with your friends.”
Mother told me to enjoy my vacation with my friends.
SSC CHSL 2021133)Directions: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The new employee asked the manager, "When do I have to report for work?"
The new employee asked the manager when he had to report for work.
SSC CHSL 2021134)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Sarita said to me, “I’m glad I did not leave my village.”
Sarita told me she was glad she had not left her village.
SSC CHSL 2021135)Select the option that expresses the given sentence indirect speech.
The customer asked the bank manager if they were working on the following Saturday
The customer said to the bank manager, “Are you working next Saturday?”
SSC CHSL 2021136)Direction: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
My mother said to me, "Aravind, the baby has been crying all day."
My mother told me that the baby had been crying all day.
SSC CHSL 2021137)Direction: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said, “All the guests will arrive tonight.
Mother said that all the guests would arrive that night
SSC CHSL 2021138)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The supervisor said to the staff, "Make sure that every room is disinfected properly."
The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room was disinfected properly.
SSC CHSL 2021139)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The plumber told Ranjit that he had fixed the leaking tap
The plumber said to Ranjit, “I have fixed the leaking tap.”
SSC CHSL 2021140)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
My niece said, “I have decided to take coaching in badminton.”
My niece told me that she had decided to take coaching in badminton.
SSC CHSL 2021141)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
She told the car mechanic that her car was giving very low mileage
She said to the car mechanic, “My car is giving very low mileage.”
SSC CHSL 2021142)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"Madam, please watch this program on our folk songs," says Sitab.
Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk songs.
SSC CHSL 2021143)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“I love Bollywood music,” Deepu said to Reena.
Deepu told Reena that he loved Bollywood music.
SSC CHSL 2021144)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The watchman said, “I did not see anyone last night.”
The watchman said that he had not seen anyone the previous night.
SSC CHSL 2021145)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Neil Armstrong said, “It’s a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.
SSC CHSL 2021146)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The students asked the teacher where they could find the information for their project
The students asked the teacher, “Where can we find the information for our project?”
SSC CHSL 2021147)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
My friends say that many young people are very active on social media now.
My friends say, "Many young people are very active on social media now."
SSC CHSL 2021148)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to her friend, “Will you take my dog for a walk?”
She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk.
SSC CHSL 2021149)Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Anju said to Vijaya, "You can stay with us whenever you are in Delhi."
Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever she was in Delhi
SSC CHSL 2021150)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The yoga instructor said to us, “Doing yoga daily will help you to develop a healthy mind and body."
The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily would help us to develop a healthy mind and body.
SSC CHSL 2021151)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Dr. Chanda said, “I will definitely write about this case in the medical journal.”
Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely write about that case in the medical journal.
SSC CHSL 2021152)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The gardener said to the children, "Please do not pluck any flowers."
The gardener requested the children not to pluck any flowers.
SSC CHSL 2021153)Directions: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
He said to his sister, “Please help me with my homework.”
He requested his sister to help him with his homework.
SSC CHSL 2021154)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
They said that they would issue the certificate the following week
They said, “We will issue the certificate next week.”
SSC CHSL 2021155)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the direct speech.
Netra says that the flowers look beautiful.
Netra says, “The flowers look beautiful.”
SSC CHSL 2021156)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“I am going to walk to the market to check which shops are open,” said Anant.
Anant said that he was going to walk to the market to check which shops were open.
SSC CHSL 2021157)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
I said to the bank manager, "I have forgotten my account number."
I told the bank manager that I had forgotten my account number.
SSC CHSL 2021158)Directions: Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence.
"Let's not have non-vegetarian meals in summer", Aruna said to her son.
Aruna suggested to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer.
SSC CHSL 2021159)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Sam said, "Pa, I am a big boy now and don't need to drink milk."
Sam told his father that he was a big boy then and didn't need to drink milk.
SSC CHSL 2021160)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
His father said to him, "I cannot allow you to waste my hard-earned money.'
His father told him that he could not allow him to waste his hard-earned money.
SSC CHSL 2021161)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The policeman said to the Inspector, "I arrested a man who broke the window of a car."
The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man who had broken the window of a car.
SSC CHSL 2021162)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said to Megha, “Leave for your office now.”
Mother told Megha to leave for her office then.
SSC CHSL 2021163)Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
“Where did the children leave their record books?” the sports coach asked the class prefect.
The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books.
SSC CHSL 2021164)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"I like having South Indian breakfast," said Arun to the receptionist.
Arun told the receptionist that he liked having South Indian breakfast.
SSC CHSL 2021165)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The gardener said to the children, “Please do not pluck any flowers.”
The gardener requested the children not to pluck any flowers.
SSC CGL 2020166)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"What a good idea!", Seema remarked.
Seema exclaimed that it was a very good idea.
It is an exclamatory sentence. Present tense = Past tense ; (!) = (.) ; Remarked = exclaimed ; Connective = that
SSC CGL 2020167)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Hello”, he said to his friend. “What can I do for you?"
He greeted his friend and asked what he could do for him.
Interrogative = Assertive; Said to = asked ; Present tense = Past tense ;Hello = greeted
SSC CGL 2020168)Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.
He said to me," What time do the banks open and close?"
He asked me what time the banks opened and closed.
Present simple = Past simple; Interrogative = assertive; Said to = asked.
SSC CGL 2020169)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"What a rare flower!" she said.
She exclaimed that it was a very rare flower.
It is an exclamatory sentence. Said = exclaimed (with surprise) ; Connective = that ; What a rare flower = it was a very rare flower. Sign of exclamation (!) = Full stop(.)
SSC CGL 2018170)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.
The guide said to the tourists, "This will be the best day of your life."
The guide told the tourists that that would be the best day of their lives
SSC CGL 2018171)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.
He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk again?"
He asked the doctor how soon would he be able to walk again.
SSC CGL 2018172)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 father said to me, "Don't talk to your mother like that."
My father warned me not to talk to my mother like that.
SSC CGL 2018173)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.
The old man said to me, "Life has taught me some hard lessons."
The old man told me that life had taught him some hard lessons.
SSC CGL 2018174)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.
The groom said to the bride, "I will take good care of you."
The groom had promised the bride that he would have taken good care of her.
SSC CGL 2018175)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.
He said to his partner, "I will not be responsible if the project fails."
He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.
SSC CGL 2018176)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.
I said to my father, "I want to build a raft which can hold four people ."
I told my father that I wanted to build a raft which could hold four people.
SSC CGL 2018177)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.
The manager said "Vivek must go tomorrow to meet the client".
The manager said that Vivek must go the following day to meet the client.
SSC CGL 2018178)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.
Aunt said to mother, "I will be in Surat on Friday."
Aunt told mother that she would be in Surat on Friday.
SSC CGL 2018179)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 brother said, "I can climb this hill in less than an hour."
My brother claimed that he could climb that hill in less than an hour.
SSC CGL 2018180)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 son said to me, "I will not disappoint you."
My son told me that he would not disappoint me.
SSC CGL 2018181)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.
The officer said, "I am very busy now".
The officer said that he was very busy then.
SSC CGL 2018182)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.
"I am proud of you," father said to me.
Father told me this that he was proud of me.
SSC CGL 2018183)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.
"The taxi is here," said the watchman.
The watchman said that the taxi was there.
SSC CGL 2018184)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.
The student said, "I must study hard."
The student said that he had to study hard.
SSC CGL 2018185)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.
Preeti said to her friend, "I am like my mother."
Preeti told her friend that she was like her mother.
SSC CGL 2018186)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 brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."
My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine.
SSC CGL 2018187)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 friend said to me, "For me running is like therapy."
My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.
SSC CGL 2018188)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.
I said to the taxi driver, "You must be crazy to drive so fast."
I had told the taxi driver that he has to be crazy to drive so fast.
SSC CGL 2018189)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.
The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."
The teacher told me to stand there next to the podium.
SSC CGL 2018190)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.
He said to her, "I will meet you here tomorrow."
He told her that he would meet her there the following day.
SSC CGL 2018191)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.
She said to her friend, "What can I do to help you?"
She asked her friend what she could do to help her.
SSC CGL 2018192)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.
Manoj said to his friend, "I am very angry with you."
Manoj told his friend that he was very angry with him.
SSC CGL 2018193)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.
“Hurry up, get in the bus” the conductor said to us.
The conductor told us to hurry up and get in the bus.
SSC CGL 2018194)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 train will reach by noon," he explained.
He explained that his train would reach by noon.
SSC CGL 2018195)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.
I said to my wife, "These showpieces look nice."
I told my wife that those showpieces looked nice.
SSC CGL 2020196)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mahesh said to Rita, "Don't play in the sun."
Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
It is an imperative (negative) sentence. Said to = advised; Don't = not to; OR Said to = forbade; Don't = to
197)Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.
He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms?
He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms
SSC CGL 2020198)Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
She said, "We visited Uttarakhand in the summer vacation."
She said that they had visited Uttarakhand in the summer vacation.
The given sentence is Assertive (past simple). Connective ⇒ that; Past simple ⇒ Past perfect; First person is changed according to the subject.
SSC CGL 2020199)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The traveller said to a passerby, "Can you help me find my way, please?''
The traveller asked the passerby if he could kindly help him find his way.
Said to ⇒ asked; Connective ⇒ if/whether; Interrogative = assertive; Present tense = Past tense; Persons are changed according to the SON formula.
SSC CGL 2020200)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The guard said to the visitors, "Do not take photographs inside the museum."
The guard forbade the visitors to take photographs inside the museum.
It is an imperative sentence. Said to = forbade;
SSC CGL 2020201)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The Principal has said, "Mr. Surinder will coach the football team."
The Principal has said that Mr. Surinder will coach the football team.
Here, reporting verb is in present tense, Therefore, the tense of reported speech will not be changed. Third person requires no change.
SSC CGL 2020202)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Johnny’s mother said, “Johnny, run down to the grocer’s and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.”
Johnny’s mother asked him to run down to the grocer’s and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese
It is an imperative sentence. Said = asked; Connective = to.
SSC CGL 2020203)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“What are you going to call the puppy, Jane?” the boy asked.
The boy asked Jane what she was going to call the puppy.
It is an interrogative sentence: Present continuous ⇒ Past continuous. second person will be charged according to the object. Interrogative⇒Assertive
SSC CGL 2019204)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The RWA members said, “We want to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.”
The RWA members said that they wanted to see the audited accounts before they made more payments.
SSC CGL 2019205)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The teacher suggested that the PTM be postponed to the third Saturday of the month.
The teacher said, “Let’s postpone the PTM to the third Saturday of the month."
SSC CGL 2019206)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The gym instructor exclaimed that her students’ performance was extremely poor.
The gym instructor said to her students, “How poor your perfomance is!”
SSC CGL 2019207)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
He said, “The last film I saw was such a violent one that I couldn’t sleep the whole night”
He said that the last film he had seen was such a violent one that he couldn’t sleep the whole night.
SSC CGL 2019208)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Rashmi says, “My startup is doing very well.”
Rashmi says that her startup is doing very well.
SSC CGL 2019209)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Father hugged me and said, “What a beautiful painting!”
Father hugged me and exclaimed that my painting was very beautiful.
SSC CGL 2019210)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Aanya said, “Even if it rains very hard I will not miss school tomorrow.”
Aanya said that even if it rained very hard she would not miss school the next day.
SSC CGL 2019211)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Amar urged Amit to stop taking tranquillizers without consulting the doctor.
“Amit,please stop taking tranquillizers without consulting the doctor,” said Amar.
SSC CGL 2019212)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
"Why is everybody leaving so early today?" said the manager.
The manager asked why everybody was leaving so early that day.
SSC CGL 2019213)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
I said, “Mother please let me go out for a movie with my friends.”
I begged my mother to let me go out for a movie with my friends.
SSC CGL 2019214)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The commander said, “Keep marching till you reach the border."
The commander ordered his men to keep marching till they reached the border.
SSC CGL 2019215)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“If I had the manual of the new T.V, I would have fixed it by now,” said Uma.
Uma said that if she had had the manual of the new T.V she would have fixed it by then.
SSC CGL 2019216)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
He advised me to go abroad for higher studies the following year.
He said to me,"You should go abroad for higher studies next year."
SSC CGL 2019217)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Can you pay him in cash?” she said to me.
She asked me if I could pay him in cash.
SSC CGL 2019218)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Reena, I’m surprised you want dinner as we had such a late lunch," said Rajat.
Rajat told Reena that he was surprised that she wanted dinner as they had had such a late lunch.
SSC CGL 2019219)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The art teacher said, “I never tell my students what to draw. I tell them to imagine.”
The art teacher said that she never told her students what to draw. She told them to imagine.
SSC CGL 2019220)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“If the rains don’t stop we will have to move the animals to another place,”said the zoo official.
The zoo official said that if the rains didn’t stop they would have to move the animals to another place.
SSC CGL 2019221)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The salesgirl said, “Forgive me but this dress is already sold.”
The salesgirl begged forgiveness and regretted that that dress was already sold.
SSC CGL 2019222)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The airport helper said, “Should I fetch you a trolley?”
The airport helper asked me if he should fetch me a trolley.
SSC CGL 2019223)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
She said to her friend, "Where did you go yesterday?"
She asked her friend where she had gone the day before.
SSC CGL 2019224)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Don’t use your mobile while crossing the road,” I said to him.
I advised him not to use his mobile while crossing the road.
SSC CGL 2019225)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The old lady said, “May God bless you and give you all you desire in life!”
The old lady wished that God would bless me and give me all I desired in life.
SSC CGL 2019226)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The interviewer said, “Rajiv, I’m impressed with you."
The interviewer told Rajiv that he was impressed with him.
SSC CGL 2019227)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“I will be twenty five tomorrow”, said Vidushi
Vidushi said that she would be twenty five the next day.
SSC CGL 2019228)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Kapil said to his team, “If you don’t perform well in this match, you will not get a place in the team.”
Kapil warned his team that if they didn’t perform well in that match, they would not get a place in the team.
SSC CGL 2019229)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
‘Let’s not go out today. It’s going to be a hot day,” he said to me.
He suggested that we shouldn’t go out that day as it was going to be a hot day.
SSC CGL 2019230)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Mrs. Sethi said to her students, “Would you like to go outdoors for the yoga class?”
Mrs Sethi asked her students whether they would like to go outdoors for the yoga class.
SSC CGL 2019231)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She says that Rani is a talented actress.
She says, “Rani is a talented actress.”
SSC CGL 2019232)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
I asked my friend if he had seen the launch of the Chandrayaan2 from Sriharikota.
I said to my friend, “Did you see the launch of the Chandrayaan2 from Sriharikota?”
SSC CGL 2019233)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
I told Vinod that the plumber had forgotten his mobile there.
I said to Vinod, “The plumber has forgotten his mobile here.”
SSC CGL 2019234)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The traveller said that he had come a long way off.
The traveller said, “I have come a long way off.”
SSC CGL 2019235)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
My sister said, “What time will the train reach Bhopal?”
My sister asked what time the train would reach Bhopal.
SSC CGL 2019236)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Anshul said, “Should we go to the Zoo today?”
Anshul wondered if they should go to the zoo that day.
SSC CGL 2019237)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Mr. Lucas told his wife not to wait for him as he would be late at the studio that night.
Mr Lucas said to his wife, “Don’t wait for me as I will be late at the studio tonight.”
SSC CGL 2019238)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Avika said to her mother, “You are very late today.”
Avika told her mother that she was very late that day.
SSC CGL 2019239)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The officer told me that I needed to work harder to meet my targets otherwise I would have to leave the company.
The officer said to me, “You need to work harder to meet your targets otherwise you will have to leave the company.”
SSC CGL 2019240)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to Taru, “The tyre of my car is punctured.”
I told Taru that the tyre of my car was punctured.
SSC CGL 2019241)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Her mother advised her not to go too fast while reciting her poem.
Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while reciting your poem.”
SSC CGL 2019242)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
The Finance Minister said, “The Government will trim the corporate tax gradually to 25 percent for all companies.”
The Finance Minister said that the Government would trim the corporate tax gradually to 25 percent for all companies.
SSC CGL 2019243)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Major Chaudhry said to the aspirants, “Does everyone understand English?”
Major Chaudhry asked the aspirants whether everyone understood English.
SSC CGL 2019244)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
I will tell him that I don’t want to join the art classes.
I will tell him, “I don’t want to join the art classes.”
SSC CGL 2019245)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Rani said, “We are organizing a cleaning programme in the colony tomorrow.”
Rani said that they were organizing a cleaning programme in the colony the next day.
SSC CGL 2019246)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The saint prayed that God might pour all his blessings on the newly married couple.
The saint said to the newly married couple, “May God pour all his blessings on you.”
SSC CGL 2019247)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The teacher asked Avika what had happened to her and why her nose was bleeding.
The teacher said to Avika, “What happened to you? Why is your nose bleeding?”
SSC CGL 2019248)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath Singh said, “Whatever talks take place they will be on the issue of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.”
Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath Singh announced that whatever talks took place, they would be on the issue of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
SSC CGL 2019249)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
When Rohit saw Saurabh, he said, “Oh, how tall you have grown!”
When Rohit saw Saurabh, he exclaimed that he (Saurabh) had grown very tall.
SSC CGL 2019250)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
The lady said to the plumber, “Why didn’t you come last week? The RO machine has been making some noise for the last ten days.”
The lady asked the plumber why he hadn’t come the previous week and told him that the RO machine had been making some noise for the last ten days.
SSC CGL 2019251)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She told the villagers that she would not rest till she had solved their water problem.
She said to the villagers, “I will not rest till I have solved your water problem.”
SSC CGL 2019252)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Rahul said, “I can speak French.”
Rahul said that he could speak French.
SSC CGL 2019253)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The officer ordered the fellow to be arrested.
The officer said, “Arrest the fellow.”
SSC CGL 2019254)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
The teacher said to Mohit, “Go to your seat and sit quietly”
The teacher instructed Mohit to go to his seat and sit quietly.
SSC CGL 2019255)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Pushpa said, “I arrived at the workshop an hour ago but nothing much is happening here.”
Pushpa said that she had arrived at the workshop an hour before but nothing much was happening there.
SSC CGL 2019256)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The little girl asked her mother if she could visit her friend’s house.
The little girl said to her mother, “Can I visit my friend’s house?”
SSC CGL 2019257)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said to Kavya, “Turn on the light.”
Mother told Kavya to turn on the light.
SSC CGL 2019258)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Sumit said, “I will be leaving for London this summer so I can meet you only when I return.”
Sumit said that he would be leaving for London that summer and he could meet me only when he returned.
SSC CGL 2019259)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Mary said, “I have to be there by 10 am tomorrow.”
Mary told me that she had to be there by 10 am the next day.
SSC CGL 2019260)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
My friend told me I could stay at his place in Dehradun whenever I wished.
My friend said, “You can stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.’’
SSC CGL 2019261)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Don’t overspeed at night,” I said to Irina.
I warned Irina not to overspeed at night.
SSC CGL 2019262)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
My boss said, “Do you think you can complete the report within five days?”
My boss asked me whether I thought I could complete the report within five days.
SSC CGL 2019263)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Sonia says, “I love the monsoons.”
Sonia says that she loves the monsoons.
SSC CGL 2019264)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The teacher said to Rana, “Have you completed the project?”
The teacher asked Rana whether he had completed the project.
SSC CGL 2019265)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The salesman said to me, “All the gift items are new. We received this consignment yesterday.”
The salesman informed me that all the gift items were new. He further said they had received that consignment the day before.
SSC CGL 2019266)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
My grandfather wished that God should give me success in my new venture. He further said that his prayers would always be with
me.
My grandfather said to me, “May God give you success in your new venture! My prayers will always be with you.”
SSC CGL 2019267)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Reena said, “What a lovely scene! I wish I could stay here forever!”
Reena exclaimed that it was a lovely scene. She further wished that she could stay there forever.
SSC CGL 2019268)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Mother said, “Sonam, don’t throw tantrums.”
Mother told Sonam not to throw tantrums.
SSC CGL 2019269)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The Queen said to the ministers, “Cut off the prisoner’s head!”
The Queen ordered the ministers to cut off the prisoner’s head.
SSC CGL 2019270)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“I’m so sorry! I totally forgot about the meeting,” he said.
He apologized and said he had totally forgotten about the meeting.
SSC CGL 2019271)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“You should lock your car as there have been some instances of theft,” said Anil.
Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been some instances of theft.
SSC CGL 2019272)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Go on, apply for the job,” said my best friend.
My best friend encouraged me to apply for the job.
SSC CGL 2019273)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Let’s go out for dinner. I’ve been home this whole week,” said Anna.
Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had been home that whole week.
SSC CGL 2019274)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The lawyer says, “My client is innocent.”
The lawyer says that his client is innocent.
SSC CGL 2019275)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The commander ordered his battalion to march on.
“March on!” the commander said to his battalion.
SSC CGL 2019276)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Rohan smiled and said that he thought Jojo liked him.
Rohan smiled and said, “I think Jojo likes me!”
SSC CGL 2019277)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“You speak such good English!” said Mary.
Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English.
SSC CGL 2019278)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
He asked me if I would like to take that apartment on rent from the next day.
“Would you like to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me.
SSC CGL 2019279)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Rita said, “I’m not feeling well.”
Rita said that she was not feeling well.
SSC CGL 2019280)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The airline official said, “We are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods.”
The airline official announced that they were extremely sorry that the flight had been delayed due to heavy floods.
SSC CGL 2019281)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Kiran said, “I will reach Patna tomorrow morning.”
Kiran said that she would reach Patna the next morning.
SSC CGL 2019282)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
My uncle said, “Just my luck! I’ve missed the bus again.”
My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again.
SSC CGL 2019283)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
Her mother said, “We must have a party to celebrate your promotion.”
Her mother said that they must have a party to celebrate her promotion.
SSC CGL 2019284)Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The priest said to me, “You have committed a cardinal sin.”
The priest told me that I had committed a cardinal sin.
SSC CGL 2020285)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Taru told me that Avika was having her online cooking class then.
Taru said to me, “Avika is having her online cooking class now.”
SSC CGL 2020286)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to my friend, “Please help me arrange these books on the shelf.”
I requested my friend to help me arrange those books on the shelf.
SSC CGL 2020287)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Anshul told me that his mother was not at home and that she would be back the following day.
Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home. She will be back tomorrow.”
SSC CGL 2020288)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
He regretted the mistake he had made in his calculations.
He said, “I regret the mistake I made in my calculations.”
SSC CGL 2020289)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Taru said that she could not leave the children alone.
Taru said, “I cannot leave the children alone.”
SSC CGL 2020290)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Garima told her friends that she couldn’t go with them to the movie that night as she was very busy.
Garima said to her friends, “I can’t go with you to the movie tonight as I am very busy.”
SSC CGL 2020291)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man for breaking the lockdown rules
The policeman said to the inspector, “I have arrested a man for breaking the lockdown rules.”
SSC CGL 2020292)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
Anurag says that he would like to be an electronics engineer when he grows up.
Anurag says, “I would like to be an electronics engineer when I grow up.”
SSC CGL 2020293)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
She exclaimed that I looked very beautiful in that dress.
She said, “How beautiful you look in this dress!”
SSC CGL 2020294)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
I said to Promod, “How did you break your leg?”
I asked Promod how he had broken his leg.
SSC CGL 2020295)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Our Principal says, “Rules are to be followed at any cost.”
Our Principal says that rules are to be followed at any cost.
SSC CGL 2020296)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. I said to you, “ He should be trusted.”
I told you that he should be trusted.
SSC CGL 2020297)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. The thief said to the judge, “Pardon me.”
The thief begged the judge to pardon him.
SSC CGL 2020298)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said, “Is anyone there in the house?”
She asked if anyone was there in the house.
SSC CGL 2020299)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. Madhuri told me that I could stay in her flat whenever I was in Kolkata.
Madhuri said to me, “You can stay in my flat whenever you are in Kolkata.”
SSC CGL 2020300)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. “Press button A to start the machine,” said the instructor to the trainees.
The instructor told the trainees to press button A to start the machine.
SSC CGL 2020301)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. The teacher said to the parents, “Young children are very restless.”
The teacher told the parents that young children were very restless.
SSC CGL 2020302)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Taru said, “Kavya is going to her grandmother’s house today for the weekend.”
Taru said that Kavya was going to her grandmother’s house that day for the weekend.
SSC CGL 2020303)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The driver said to the passerby, “Do you know the way to the market?”
The driver asked the passerby if he knew the way to the market.
SSC CGL 2020304)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. The professor said to Piyush, “Will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow?”
The professor asked Piyush if he would clean the data and get back to him the next day.
SSC CGL 2020305)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Mother said to me, “Will you help me in cleaning the house?”
Mother asked me if I would help her in cleaning the house.
SSC CGL 2020306)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. I asked Rahul why he was back so soon.
I said to Rahul, “Why are you back so soon?”
SSC CGL 2020307)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Rani said to me, “A monkey bit me in the park.”
Rani told me that a monkey had bitten her in the park.
SSC CGL 2020308)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Esha said, “Avika is not going to school today as she has fever.”
Esha said that Avika was not going to school that day as she had fever.
SSC CGL 2020309)Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Amit said to me, “Your parents are waiting for you.”
Amit told me that my parents were waiting for me.
SSC CGL 2020310)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. My brother told me that I could see any film I wanted on TV.
My brother said to me, “You can see any film you want on TV.”
SSC CGL 2020311)Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. The salesman said that he had verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.
The salesman said, “I verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.”
SSC CGL 2016312)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The librarian said to her, “You can borrow only two books at a time.”
The librarian told her that she could borrow only two books at a time.
SSC CGL 2016313)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The tailor said to him, “Your shirt will be ready by tomorrow.”
The tailor told him that his shirt would be ready by the next day.
SSC CGL 2020314)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. I told him that if he went around the park he would see some rare flowers.
I said to him, “If you go around the park you will see some rare flowers.”
SSC CGL 2020315)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He said to me, “Your father is waiting for you at the reception.”
He told me that my father was waiting for me at the reception.
SSC CGL 2020316)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The teacher says, “Magnets attract objects made of iron.”
The teacher says that magnets attract objects made of iron.
SSC CGL 2020317)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. My neighbour said to me, “Hello! How are you?”
My neighbour greeted me and asked how I was.
SSC CGL 2020318)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Mahesh said to Priya, “How will you pay off your debts?”
Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off her debts.
SSC CGL 2020319)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The landlord said to me, “Did you pay the water bill on time?”
The landlord asked me if I had paid the water bill on time.
SSC CGL 2020320)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. I told my parents not to worry about me.
I said to my parents, “Don’t worry about me.”
SSC CGL 2020321)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Neha exclaimed that it was a very pleasant surprise.
Neha said, “What a pleasant surprise!”
SSC CGL 2020322)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The boy requested his mother to give him a mango.
The boy said to his mother, “Please give me a mango.”
SSC CGL 2020323)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Mother said to her, “Paint the river blue.”
Mother told her to paint the river blue.
SSC CGL 2020324)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The doctor asked her what medicine she had taken then.
The doctor said to her, “What medicine have you taken now?”
SSC CGL 2020325)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The Principal says, “Hard work is the key to success.”
The Principal says that hard work is the key to success.
SSC CGL 2020326)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He exclaimed, “What a fine piece of architecture it is!”
He exclaimed that it was a fine piece of architecture.
SSC CGL 2020327)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The commander ordered the soldiers to climb the hill.
The commander said to the soldiers, “Climb the hill.”
SSC CGL 2020328)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The young man prayed to God to help him clear that interview
The young man said, “O God! Help me clear this interview.”
SSC CGL 2020329)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She asked her mother where her gold bracelet was.
She said to her mother, “Where is my gold bracelet?”
SSC CGL 2020330)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave now.”
He instructed his brother to pack his bags and leave then.
SSC CGL 2020331)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The supervisor said to the worker, “How long have you been working for this company?”
The supervisor asked the worker how long he had been working for that company
SSC CGL 2020332)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The policeman warned us not to block the traffic.
The policeman said to us, “Do not block the traffic.”
SSC CGL 2020333)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The Prime Minister has said, “The government will extend help to the unorganised sector.”
The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to the unorganised sector.
SSC CGL 2020334)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He said to Manoj, “I celebrated my birthday two days ago.”
He told Manoj that he had celebrated his birthday two days before.
SSC CGL 2020335)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Saaransh said he had solved the crossword the previous day.
Saaransh said, “I solved the crossword yesterday.”
SSC CGL 2020336)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She told her brother that she was going to meet her friend.
She said to her brother, “I am going to meet my friend.”
SSC CGL 2020337)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. ______ you mind lending me your book for a day?
Would
SSC CGL 2020338)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. He asked me if I would like to learn French.
He said to me, “Would you like to learn French?”
SSC CGL 2020339)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said to me, “Have you ever flown a kite?”
She asked me if I had ever flown a kite.
SSC CGL 2020340)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He said to me, “How delighted I am to see your work!”
He exclaimed that he was very delighted to see my work.
SSC CGL 2020341)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The doctor said to Anita, “Are you feeling better now?”
The doctor asked Anita if she was feeling better then.
SSC CGL 2020342)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Rahul said that he had slipped and fallen on the marshy land.
Rahul said, “I slipped and fell on the marshy land.”
SSC CGL 2020343)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. He said to me, “Where did you go to collect the flower samples?”
He asked me where I had gone to collect the flower samples.
SSC CGL 2020344)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The teacher said to the students, “Jupiter is the largest planet.”
The teacher told the students that Jupiter is the largest planet
SSC CGL 2020345)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The old woman said to her neighbour, “Please buy some vegetables for me tomorrow.”
The old woman requested her neighbour to buy some vegetables for her the next day.
SSC CGL 2020346)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. I asked him if it had never occurred to him that he was in the wrong profession.
I said to him, “Has it never occurred to you that you are in the wrong profession?”
SSC CGL 2020347)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She told me that she knew I wanted to help her but she could manage on her own.
She said to me, “I know you want to help me but I can manage on my own.”
SSC CGL 2020348)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She asked her mother why she was so upset that day.
She said to her mother, “Why are you so upset today?”
SSC CGL 2020349)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. I said to him angrily, “Get out and don’t dare to come here again.”
I ordered him to get out and not dare to come there again.
SSC CGL 2020350)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said, “However hard it rains, I have to go to work.”
She said that however hard it rained, she had to go to work.
SSC CGL 2020351)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She suggested that we should distribute food among the needy.
She said, “Let us distribute food among the needy.”
SSC CGL 2020352)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The shopkeeper apologised for the mistake he had made in his calculations.
The shopkeeper said, “I am sorry. I made a mistake in my calculations.”
SSC CGL 2020353)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Suman said to Meeta, “I have been invited to the show but I will not be able to go.”
Suman told Meeta that she had been invited to the show but she would not be able to go.
SSC CGL 2020354)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. I said to the office boy, “Take these papers to the manager immediately.”
I ordered the office boy to take those papers to the manager immediately.
SSC CGL 2020355)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Sanjeev said that he would surely succeed.
Sanjeev said, “I will surely succeed.”
SSC CGL 2020356)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Rita said to her friend, “My sister is performing on stage today for the first time.”
Rita told her friend that her sister was performing on stage that day for the first time.
SSC CGL 2020357)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. My teacher says, “We must take care of our hygiene.”
My teacher says that we must take care of our hygiene.
SSC CGL 2020358)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. “Oh no! We have missed the flight,” she said.
She regretted that they had missed the flight.
SSC CGL 2020359)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The teacher said to Anu, “I am very disappointed with your work.”
The teacher told Anu that she was very disappointed with her work.
SSC CGL 2020360)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. He welcomed me and requested me to be seated.
He said to me, “Welcome. Please be seated.”
SSC CGL 2020361)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. I prayed that his mother might recover soon.
I said, “May your mother recover soon!”
SSC CGL 2020362)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The man said that he had been walking down the road with his guide dog
The man said, “I was walking down the road with my guide dog.”
SSC CGL 2020363)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Father asked her if there was anything else she wished for.
Father said to her, “Is there anything else you wish for?”
SSC CGL 2020364)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The little girl said, “This bicycle is mine.”
The little girl said that that bicycle was hers
SSC CGL 2020365)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. “Please wait for me at the coffee shop in case I am late,” said Reema to her friend.
Reema told her friend to wait for her at the coffee shop in case she was late.
SSC CGL 2020366)Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. He told me not to jump to any conclusion.
He said to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.”
SSC CGL 2020367)Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Rahul said to his mother. "Can I go out and play now ?"
Rahul asked his mother if he could go out and play then.
It is an interrogative sentence.
Said to⇒asked
Connective⇒ if / whether
Interrogative⇒ assertive
Present tense⇒ Past tense
First person is changed according to subject
Now⇒ then