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Identify the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I had finished the assignment by yesterday.'"- a)She says she has finished the assignment by the day before.
- b)She says that she finished the assignment the day before.
- c)She said that she had finished the assignment the day before.
- d)She says she had finished the assignment by the day before.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She says she has finished the assignment by the day before.
b)
She says that she finished the assignment the day before.
c)
She said that she had finished the assignment the day before.
d)
She says she had finished the assignment by the day before.
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Bayshore Academy answered |
In transforming the given direct sentence into indirect speech, 'had finished' remains 'had finished' to maintain the past perfect tense. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "She said that she had finished the assignment the day before."
Select the correct transformation of the direct sentence: "He said, 'I will have left by the time you arrive.'"- a)He says that he would have left by the time you arrive.
- b)He said that he would have left by the time you arrived.
- c)He says that he will have left by the time you arrive.
- d)He said that he will have left by the time you arrived.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He says that he would have left by the time you arrive.
b)
He said that he would have left by the time you arrived.
c)
He says that he will have left by the time you arrive.
d)
He said that he will have left by the time you arrived.
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Ssc Cgl answered |
In converting the given sentence into indirect speech, 'will have left' changes to 'would have left' when expressing future perfect tense from the perspective of the past. Hence, the correct transformation is "He said that he would have left by the time you arrived."
Identify the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "They said, 'We are going to visit the museum today.'"- a)They said they were going to visit the museum that day.
- b)They say they will go to visit the museum that day.
- c)They said they would go to visit the museum that day.
- d)They say they would visit the museum that day.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They said they were going to visit the museum that day.
b)
They say they will go to visit the museum that day.
c)
They said they would go to visit the museum that day.
d)
They say they would visit the museum that day.
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Ishaan Roy answered |
Explanation:
Direct Sentence:
"They said, 'We are going to visit the museum today.'"
Indirect Speech:
a) They said they were going to visit the museum that day.
Explanation of the Correct Answer:
When changing direct speech to indirect speech, the tense of the verb usually shifts one step back in time. In this case, "are going" in the direct sentence changes to "were going" in the indirect speech. Additionally, the word "today" changes to "that day" to reflect the shift from present to past tense. This makes option 'A' the correct indirect speech for the given direct sentence.
What would be the indirect speech form of the sentence: "Tom said, 'I will visit my grandmother next week'"?- a)Tom said that he will visit his grandmother next week.
- b)Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week.
- c)Tom said that he will be visiting his grandmother next week.
- d)Tom said that he would visit his grandmother next week.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Tom said that he will visit his grandmother next week.
b)
Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week.
c)
Tom said that he will be visiting his grandmother next week.
d)
Tom said that he would visit his grandmother next week.
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Pranab Goyal answered |
Explanation:
Direct Speech: Tom said, "I will visit my grandmother next week."
Indirect Speech: Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week.
Explanation:
- Direct Speech: In the direct speech, Tom is directly quoting his statement as "I will visit my grandmother next week."
- Indirect Speech: In the indirect speech, we need to change the pronouns and time expressions to fit the context. "I" changes to "he" as it refers to Tom, and "next week" changes to "the following week" to maintain the time reference.
- Modal Verb: The modal verb "will" changes to "would" in indirect speech to indicate that the action is a future possibility from the speaker's perspective.
- Structure: The structure of the sentence changes to match the reporting verb "said that," followed by the reported speech with necessary changes in pronouns, time expressions, and verb forms.
Therefore, the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence is: "Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week."
Direct Speech: Tom said, "I will visit my grandmother next week."
Indirect Speech: Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week.
Explanation:
- Direct Speech: In the direct speech, Tom is directly quoting his statement as "I will visit my grandmother next week."
- Indirect Speech: In the indirect speech, we need to change the pronouns and time expressions to fit the context. "I" changes to "he" as it refers to Tom, and "next week" changes to "the following week" to maintain the time reference.
- Modal Verb: The modal verb "will" changes to "would" in indirect speech to indicate that the action is a future possibility from the speaker's perspective.
- Structure: The structure of the sentence changes to match the reporting verb "said that," followed by the reported speech with necessary changes in pronouns, time expressions, and verb forms.
Therefore, the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence is: "Tom said that he would visit his grandmother the following week."
Identify the correct transformation of the direct sentence: "She said, 'I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.'" into indirect speech.
- a)She says she never saw such a beautiful sunset before.
- b)She said she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
- c)She says that she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
- d)She said that she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the correct transformation of the direct sentence: "She said, 'I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.'" into indirect speech.
a)
She says she never saw such a beautiful sunset before.
b)
She said she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
c)
She says that she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
d)
She said that she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
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G.K Academy answered |
In transforming the given sentence into indirect speech, 'had never seen' remains 'had never seen' to maintain the past perfect tense. Hence, the correct indirect speech is "She said she had never seen such a beautiful sunset before."
Transform the sentence "He said, 'I'll call you later'" into indirect speech.- a)He said that he would call me later.
- b)He said that he will call me later.
- c)He said that he would call me tomorrow.
- d)He said that he will call me tomorrow.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He said that he would call me later.
b)
He said that he will call me later.
c)
He said that he would call me tomorrow.
d)
He said that he will call me tomorrow.
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G.K Academy answered |
The future tense "will" changes to "would" in indirect speech. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He said that he would call me later."
Identify the correct indirect speech form of: "She said, 'I have finished my homework.'"- a)She said that she has finished her homework.
- b)She said that she had finished her homework.
- c)She said that she finished her homework.
- d)She said that she had been finishing her homework.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she has finished her homework.
b)
She said that she had finished her homework.
c)
She said that she finished her homework.
d)
She said that she had been finishing her homework.
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Iq Funda answered |
For the past perfect tense in indirect speech, "had finished" is the appropriate form. Therefore, the correct transformation is "She said that she had finished her homework."
What would be the indirect speech form of the sentence: "She said, 'I will have completed the task by evening'"?- a)She said that she would complete the task by evening.
- b)She said that she will have completed the task by evening.
- c)She said that she would have completed the task by evening.
- d)She said that she will complete the task by evening.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she would complete the task by evening.
b)
She said that she will have completed the task by evening.
c)
She said that she would have completed the task by evening.
d)
She said that she will complete the task by evening.
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Malavika Rane answered |
Understanding Indirect Speech
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, involves conveying what someone has said without quoting their exact words. When converting direct speech to indirect speech, certain changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions are made.
Analyzing the Original Sentence
The direct speech sentence is:
"She said, 'I will have completed the task by evening.'"
Here, the speaker expresses a future perfect action ("will have completed") that will be finished by a specific time ("by evening").
Applying Rules of Indirect Speech
When converting to indirect speech, the following changes apply:
- Tense Shift: Future perfect tense ("will have completed") typically shifts to conditional perfect ("would have completed").
- Pronoun Change: The pronoun "I" changes to "she" as it's being reported by another person.
- Time Expression: "By evening" remains unchanged since it indicates the same time frame.
Choosing the Correct Option
Let's evaluate the options provided:
- a) She said that she would complete the task by evening. (Incorrect - tense change is wrong)
- b) She said that she will have completed the task by evening. (Incorrect - tense not changed)
- c) She said that she would have completed the task by evening. (Correct - properly shifts tense and pronouns)
- d) She said that she will complete the task by evening. (Incorrect - does not reflect the future perfect tense)
Conclusion
The correct answer is option c: "She said that she would have completed the task by evening." This correctly conveys the original meaning while adhering to the rules of indirect speech.
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, involves conveying what someone has said without quoting their exact words. When converting direct speech to indirect speech, certain changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions are made.
Analyzing the Original Sentence
The direct speech sentence is:
"She said, 'I will have completed the task by evening.'"
Here, the speaker expresses a future perfect action ("will have completed") that will be finished by a specific time ("by evening").
Applying Rules of Indirect Speech
When converting to indirect speech, the following changes apply:
- Tense Shift: Future perfect tense ("will have completed") typically shifts to conditional perfect ("would have completed").
- Pronoun Change: The pronoun "I" changes to "she" as it's being reported by another person.
- Time Expression: "By evening" remains unchanged since it indicates the same time frame.
Choosing the Correct Option
Let's evaluate the options provided:
- a) She said that she would complete the task by evening. (Incorrect - tense change is wrong)
- b) She said that she will have completed the task by evening. (Incorrect - tense not changed)
- c) She said that she would have completed the task by evening. (Correct - properly shifts tense and pronouns)
- d) She said that she will complete the task by evening. (Incorrect - does not reflect the future perfect tense)
Conclusion
The correct answer is option c: "She said that she would have completed the task by evening." This correctly conveys the original meaning while adhering to the rules of indirect speech.
Which of the following represents the correct indirect speech for the sentence: "She exclaimed, 'What a beautiful painting!'?"- a)She exclaimed that it was a beautiful painting.
- b)She exclaimed what a beautiful painting it was.
- c)She exclaimed that it is a beautiful painting.
- d)She exclaimed what a beautiful painting.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She exclaimed that it was a beautiful painting.
b)
She exclaimed what a beautiful painting it was.
c)
She exclaimed that it is a beautiful painting.
d)
She exclaimed what a beautiful painting.
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Target Study Academy answered |
When reporting exclamations in indirect speech, the structure usually changes to a declarative sentence. Hence, the correct transformation is "She exclaimed that it was a beautiful painting."
Identify the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "He said, 'I will have finished the work by tomorrow.'"- a)He says that he would have finished the work by the next day.
- b)He says he will have finished the work by the next day.
- c)He said that he would have finished the work by the next day.
- d)He said that he will have finished the work by the next day.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He says that he would have finished the work by the next day.
b)
He says he will have finished the work by the next day.
c)
He said that he would have finished the work by the next day.
d)
He said that he will have finished the work by the next day.
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Target Study Academy answered |
In transforming the given direct sentence into indirect speech, 'will have finished' changes to 'would have finished' when expressing future perfect tense from the perspective of the past. Hence, the correct indirect speech is "He said that he would have finished the work by the next day."
What would be the correct indirect speech form of: "She said, 'I have been waiting for hours'"?- a)She said that she was waiting for hours.
- b)She said that she had been waiting for hours.
- c)She said that she has been waiting for hours.
- d)She said that she have been waiting for hours.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she was waiting for hours.
b)
She said that she had been waiting for hours.
c)
She said that she has been waiting for hours.
d)
She said that she have been waiting for hours.
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G.K Academy answered |
The present perfect continuous tense changes to its corresponding past perfect continuous form in indirect speech. Thus, the correct transformation is "She said that she had been waiting for hours."
Identify the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I am watching a movie tonight.'"- a)She said that she watched a movie that night.
- b)She said that she was watching a movie that night.
- c)She says that she will watch a movie that night.
- d)She says that she would watch a movie that night.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she watched a movie that night.
b)
She said that she was watching a movie that night.
c)
She says that she will watch a movie that night.
d)
She says that she would watch a movie that night.
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Bayshore Academy answered |
In transforming the direct sentence into indirect speech, 'am watching' changes to 'was watching' to match the past tense. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "She said that she was watching a movie that night."
Which of the following represents the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I will go to the market tomorrow.'"?- a)She said that she would go to the market the next day.
- b)She says she will go to the market the next day.
- c)She said that she will go to the market tomorrow.
- d)She says she would go to the market the next day.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she would go to the market the next day.
b)
She says she will go to the market the next day.
c)
She said that she will go to the market tomorrow.
d)
She says she would go to the market the next day.
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Ssc Cgl answered |
In the given direct sentence, "She said, 'I will go to the market tomorrow,'" when converting to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes to 'said' and the tense of the verb inside the quotation changes as well. In reported speech, 'will' changes to 'would' when expressing future events from the perspective of the past. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "She said that she would go to the market the next day."
Choose the correct transformation of the direct sentence: "He said, 'I can finish this task by tomorrow.'" into indirect speech.- a)He says he could finish the task by the next day.
- b)He says he can finish the task by the next day.
- c)He said he could finish the task by the next day.
- d)He said he can finish the task by the next day.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He says he could finish the task by the next day.
b)
He says he can finish the task by the next day.
c)
He said he could finish the task by the next day.
d)
He said he can finish the task by the next day.
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T.S Academy answered |
In transforming the given sentence into indirect speech, 'can finish' changes to 'could finish' to represent the conditional aspect from the perspective of the past. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "He said he could finish the task by the next day."
Which is the accurate indirect speech for: "He said, 'I must finish this report today'"?
- a)He said that he had to finish the report that day.
- b)He said that he must finish the report today.
- c)He said that he must finish the report that day.
- d)He said that he had to finish the report today.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the accurate indirect speech for: "He said, 'I must finish this report today'"?
a)
He said that he had to finish the report that day.
b)
He said that he must finish the report today.
c)
He said that he must finish the report that day.
d)
He said that he had to finish the report today.
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G.K Academy answered |
In indirect speech, the modal "must" changes to "had to." Thus, the correct transformation is "He said that he had to finish the report that day."
Choose the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "He said, 'I will be studying for my exams all night.'"- a)He says he would study for his exams all night.
- b)He said he will study for his exams all night.
- c)He says he will be studying for his exams all night.
- d)He said he would be studying for his exams all night.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He says he would study for his exams all night.
b)
He said he will study for his exams all night.
c)
He says he will be studying for his exams all night.
d)
He said he would be studying for his exams all night.
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G.K Academy answered |
In transforming the given direct sentence into indirect speech, 'will be studying' changes to 'would be studying' when expressing continuous action in the future from the perspective of the past. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "He said he would be studying for his exams all night."
Which is the accurate indirect speech for: "He said, 'I might come to the party if I finish work early'"?- a)He said that he might come to the party if he finished work early.
- b)He said that he might come to the party if he finishes work early.
- c)He said that he might come to the party if he will finish work early.
- d)He said that he might come to the party if he would finish work early.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He said that he might come to the party if he finished work early.
b)
He said that he might come to the party if he finishes work early.
c)
He said that he might come to the party if he will finish work early.
d)
He said that he might come to the party if he would finish work early.
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Bayshore Academy answered |
In indirect speech, the modal "might" remains unchanged, but the verb tense changes to past in the subordinate clause. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He said that he might come to the party if he finished work early."
What is the correct indirect speech form for: "She said, 'I have been studying all night'"?- a)She said that she has been studying all night.
- b)She said that she had been studying all night.
- c)She said that she was studying all night.
- d)She said that she had been studying that night.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she has been studying all night.
b)
She said that she had been studying all night.
c)
She said that she was studying all night.
d)
She said that she had been studying that night.
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Ishaan Roy answered |
Explanation:
Direct Speech:
She said, "I have been studying all night."
Indirect Speech:
She said that she had been studying all night.
Explanation:
- Direct Speech: In direct speech, the speaker's original words are quoted within quotation marks.
- Indirect Speech: In indirect speech, the speaker's words are reported without quotation marks and may undergo changes in verb tense, pronouns, etc. based on the context.
Changes in Indirect Speech:
- Verb Tense: The present perfect tense "have been studying" changes to past perfect tense "had been studying" in the indirect speech.
- Pronouns: The pronoun "I" changes to "she" in the indirect speech to reflect the change in the speaker.
Therefore, the correct indirect speech form for the given direct speech sentence is:
She said that she had been studying all night.
What is the correct indirect speech form for: "She said, 'I must leave now'"?- a)She said that she must leave now.
- b)She said that she must leave then.
- c)She said that she had to leave then.
- d)She said that she had to leave now.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she must leave now.
b)
She said that she must leave then.
c)
She said that she had to leave then.
d)
She said that she had to leave now.
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Iq Funda answered |
The modal "must" changes to "had to" in indirect speech. Hence, the correct transformation is "She said that she had to leave then."
Choose the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I have met him before.'"- a)She says that she had met him before.
- b)She said that she had met him before.
- c)She says that she has met him before.
- d)She said that she has met him before.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She says that she had met him before.
b)
She said that she had met him before.
c)
She says that she has met him before.
d)
She said that she has met him before.
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Ssc Cgl answered |
In transforming the direct sentence into indirect speech, 'have met' changes to 'had met' to represent the past perfect tense. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "She said that she had met him before."
What would be the indirect speech form of the sentence: "She said, 'I shall be there by 7 p.m.'"?- a)She said that she would be there by 7 p.m.
- b)She said that she should be there by 7 p.m.
- c)She said that she will be there by 7 p.m.
- d)She said that she shall be there by 7 p.m.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She said that she would be there by 7 p.m.
b)
She said that she should be there by 7 p.m.
c)
She said that she will be there by 7 p.m.
d)
She said that she shall be there by 7 p.m.
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Abhiram Mehra answered |
Understanding Indirect Speech
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is a way of conveying what someone has said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and time expressions.
Analyzing the Given Sentence
Original Sentence:
“She said, ‘I shall be there by 7 p.m.’”
When converting this to indirect speech, several transformations occur:
Key Transformations:
- Pronoun Change: The first-person pronoun "I" changes to "she" to reflect the perspective of the speaker.
- Verb Tense Change: The future tense "shall" (used in British English) changes to "would" in indirect speech. This is a standard shift when reporting speech from the present to the past.
- Time Expressions: The time phrase "by 7 p.m." remains unchanged, as it is a specific time reference.
Correct Indirect Speech Form
The correct transformation of the original sentence into indirect speech is:
“She said that she would be there by 7 p.m.”
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
- Option b: "should" implies obligation, not future intention.
- Option c: "will" does not reflect the past reporting context.
- Option d: "shall" is generally replaced by "would" in indirect speech.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option a, as it maintains the intended meaning while adhering to the rules of indirect speech.
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, is a way of conveying what someone has said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and time expressions.
Analyzing the Given Sentence
Original Sentence:
“She said, ‘I shall be there by 7 p.m.’”
When converting this to indirect speech, several transformations occur:
Key Transformations:
- Pronoun Change: The first-person pronoun "I" changes to "she" to reflect the perspective of the speaker.
- Verb Tense Change: The future tense "shall" (used in British English) changes to "would" in indirect speech. This is a standard shift when reporting speech from the present to the past.
- Time Expressions: The time phrase "by 7 p.m." remains unchanged, as it is a specific time reference.
Correct Indirect Speech Form
The correct transformation of the original sentence into indirect speech is:
“She said that she would be there by 7 p.m.”
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
- Option b: "should" implies obligation, not future intention.
- Option c: "will" does not reflect the past reporting context.
- Option d: "shall" is generally replaced by "would" in indirect speech.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option a, as it maintains the intended meaning while adhering to the rules of indirect speech.
Transform the sentence "He said, 'I might go to the cinema tonight'" into indirect speech.- a)He said that he might go to the cinema tonight.
- b)He said that he might go to the cinema that night.
- c)He said that he might go to the cinema that day.
- d)He said that he might go to the cinema the next day.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He said that he might go to the cinema tonight.
b)
He said that he might go to the cinema that night.
c)
He said that he might go to the cinema that day.
d)
He said that he might go to the cinema the next day.
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T.S Academy answered |
The indirect speech maintains the same time reference as in the original sentence. Thus, the correct transformation is "He said that he might go to the cinema that night."
Choose the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "They said, 'We will have reached our destination by midnight.'"- a)They said they would have reached their destination by midnight.
- b)They say they will have reached their destination by midnight.
- c)They said they will have reached their destination by midnight.
- d)They say they would have reached their destination by midnight.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They said they would have reached their destination by midnight.
b)
They say they will have reached their destination by midnight.
c)
They said they will have reached their destination by midnight.
d)
They say they would have reached their destination by midnight.
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T.S Academy answered |
In transforming the given direct sentence into indirect speech, 'will have reached' changes to 'would have reached' to indicate future perfect tense from the perspective of the past. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "They said they would have reached their destination by midnight."
Which of the following represents the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I might come late today.'"?- a)She says she might come late that day.
- b)She said that she might come late that day.
- c)She says she might come late today.
- d)She said that she might come late today.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She says she might come late that day.
b)
She said that she might come late that day.
c)
She says she might come late today.
d)
She said that she might come late today.
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Ssc Cgl answered |
In transforming the direct sentence into indirect speech, the reporting verb changes to 'said,' and the tense inside the quotation remains the same. Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "She said that she might come late that day."
Identify the correct indirect speech form of: "She said, 'I can swim across the river.'"
- a)She said that she could swim across the river.
- b)She said that she could swim across that river.
- c)She said that she can swim across that river.
- d)She said that she can swim across the river.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the correct indirect speech form of: "She said, 'I can swim across the river.'"
a)
She said that she could swim across the river.
b)
She said that she could swim across that river.
c)
She said that she can swim across that river.
d)
She said that she can swim across the river.
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T.S Academy answered |
The modal "can" changes to "could" in indirect speech. Therefore, the correct transformation is "She said that she could swim across the river."
Which of the following represents the correct transformation of the direct sentence: "He said, 'I have been waiting for an hour.'" into indirect speech?- a)He said that he had been waiting for an hour.
- b)He says he has been waiting for an hour.
- c)He said that he has been waiting for an hour.
- d)He says that he had been waiting for an hour.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He said that he had been waiting for an hour.
b)
He says he has been waiting for an hour.
c)
He said that he has been waiting for an hour.
d)
He says that he had been waiting for an hour.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
When converting the given sentence into indirect speech, the reporting verb changes to 'said,' and the tense of the verb inside the quotation also changes to match the context. In indirect speech, 'have been' changes to 'had been' to indicate the past perfect tense. Hence, the correct transformation is "He said that he had been waiting for an hour."
A sentence has been given in Active Voice. Out of the four alternative given below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive Voice.He has stolen my new pen.- a)My new pen is being stolen by him
- b)My new pen has stolen by him.
- c)My new pen has been stolen by him.
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A sentence has been given in Active Voice. Out of the four alternative given below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive Voice.
He has stolen my new pen.
a)
My new pen is being stolen by him
b)
My new pen has stolen by him.
c)
My new pen has been stolen by him.
d)
None of the above
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Pranab Goyal answered |
Explanation:
Identifying the sentence structure:
The given sentence "He has stolen my new pen" is in Active Voice with the subject "He" performing the action of stealing.
Converting to Passive Voice:
To change the sentence to Passive Voice, the object "my new pen" becomes the subject, "has stolen" changes to "has been stolen," and the doer "He" is placed at the end of the sentence with "by."
Correct Passive Voice sentence:
The correct Passive Voice sentence for "He has stolen my new pen" is: "My new pen has been stolen by him."
Therefore, option (c) "My new pen has been stolen by him." is the correct choice as it accurately represents the Active Voice sentence in Passive Voice.
Identifying the sentence structure:
The given sentence "He has stolen my new pen" is in Active Voice with the subject "He" performing the action of stealing.
Converting to Passive Voice:
To change the sentence to Passive Voice, the object "my new pen" becomes the subject, "has stolen" changes to "has been stolen," and the doer "He" is placed at the end of the sentence with "by."
Correct Passive Voice sentence:
The correct Passive Voice sentence for "He has stolen my new pen" is: "My new pen has been stolen by him."
Therefore, option (c) "My new pen has been stolen by him." is the correct choice as it accurately represents the Active Voice sentence in Passive Voice.
Transform the sentence "He said, 'I can solve this problem'" into indirect speech.- a)He said that he could solve this problem.
- b)He said that he could solve that problem.
- c)He said that he can solve that problem.
- d)He said that he can solve this problem.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Transform the sentence "He said, 'I can solve this problem'" into indirect speech.
a)
He said that he could solve this problem.
b)
He said that he could solve that problem.
c)
He said that he can solve that problem.
d)
He said that he can solve this problem.
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Target Study Academy answered |
The correct transformation into indirect speech is: b) He said that he could solve that problem.
In indirect speech, the verb typically shifts from the present tense to the past tense, and "this" often changes to "that."
Identify the correct indirect speech for the direct sentence: "She said, 'I might have left my keys at home.'"- a)She says she might leave her keys at home.
- b)She says she might have left her keys at home.
- c)She said she might leave her keys at home.
- d)She said she might have left her keys at home.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She says she might leave her keys at home.
b)
She says she might have left her keys at home.
c)
She said she might leave her keys at home.
d)
She said she might have left her keys at home.
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T.S Academy answered |
In transforming the given direct sentence into indirect speech, 'might have left' remains 'might have left' to maintain the past tense. Hence, the correct indirect speech is "She said she might have left her keys at home."
Identify the correct indirect speech form of: "He said, 'I am meeting her tomorrow.'"- a)He said that he was meeting her the next day.
- b)He said that he is meeting her the following day.
- c)He said that he was meeting her next day.
- d)He said that he was meeting her that day.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the correct indirect speech form of: "He said, 'I am meeting her tomorrow.'"
a)
He said that he was meeting her the next day.
b)
He said that he is meeting her the following day.
c)
He said that he was meeting her next day.
d)
He said that he was meeting her that day.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
The present continuous tense changes to its past continuous form in indirect speech. In addition, "tomorrow" is typically converted to "the next day" or "the following day" in indirect speech. Thus, the correct transformation is "He said that he was meeting her the next day."
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