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Which pronoun should be used when converting the direct speech "He said, 'I am going to the store'" to indirect speech?- a)I
- b)You
- c)He
- d)She
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which pronoun should be used when converting the direct speech "He said, 'I am going to the store'" to indirect speech?
a)
I
b)
You
c)
He
d)
She
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Rahul Mehta answered |
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, pronouns should be changed according to the context. In this case, the pronoun 'I' should be changed to 'he'. The correct answer is (c).
Which of the following is an example of a change in reported speech from the present to the past tense?- a)"I am going to the store," she said.
- b)"I will go to the store," she said.
- c)"I go to the store," she said.
- d)"I have gone to the store," she said.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in reported speech from the present to the past tense?
a)
"I am going to the store," she said.
b)
"I will go to the store," she said.
c)
"I go to the store," she said.
d)
"I have gone to the store," she said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
Option (c) involves a change in reported speech from the present tense to the past tense, which is used to report habitual or repeated actions in the past.
Which of the following sentences is in direct speech?- a)She said that she was tired.
- b)"I am tired," she said.
- c)She exclaimed that she was tired.
- d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is in direct speech?
a)
She said that she was tired.
b)
"I am tired," she said.
c)
She exclaimed that she was tired.
d)
None of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Direct speech is when someone's exact words are being quoted, and are put within quotation marks. In this case, the sentence "I am tired," is enclosed in quotation marks, making it an example of direct speech.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense for reported speech?- a)"I will be there soon," he said.
- b)"I will be there soon," he says.
- c)"I will be there soon," he had said.
- d)"I will be there soon," he will say.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense for reported speech?
a)
"I will be there soon," he said.
b)
"I will be there soon," he says.
c)
"I will be there soon," he had said.
d)
"I will be there soon," he will say.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
he had said. In reported speech, the verb tense often changes to reflect the past tense of the original statement. In this case, the past perfect tense is used to describe an action that had been completed before the time of reporting.
Change the following Direct speech into indirect speech.My cousin said, "My room-mate snored throughout the night."- a)My cousin told that her room-mate may snore throughout the night
- b)My cousin complained that her room-mate snored throughout the night.
- c)My cousin told that her room-mate snored throughout the night
- d)My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Change the following Direct speech into indirect speech.
My cousin said, "My room-mate snored throughout the night."
a)
My cousin told that her room-mate may snore throughout the night
b)
My cousin complained that her room-mate snored throughout the night.
c)
My cousin told that her room-mate snored throughout the night
d)
My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night
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Rhea Reddy answered |
In indirect speech, we need to change the sentence into reported speech without using the exact words that were spoken. Also, the verb tense may change according to the context.
In the given sentence, the direct speech is "My cousin said, "My room-mate snored throughout the night."
To convert it into indirect speech, we need to use a reporting verb such as "said" or "told" and change the verb tense to reflect past tense. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it maintains the meaning of the original sentence and reports the statement indirectly in past tense.
Which of the following sentences correctly changes the direct speech to indirect speech?Direct speech: "I can't believe it's raining again," she said.- a)She said she can't believe it's raining again.
- b)She said, "I can't believe it's raining again."
- c)She said she couldn't believe it was raining again.
- d)"I can't believe it's raining again," she said.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences correctly changes the direct speech to indirect speech?Direct speech: "I can't believe it's raining again," she said.
a)
She said she can't believe it's raining again.
b)
She said, "I can't believe it's raining again."
c)
She said she couldn't believe it was raining again.
d)
"I can't believe it's raining again," she said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
This sentence shifts the direct speech to reported speech by removing the quotation marks and changing the verb tense.
How do you report a command or request in indirect speech?- a)By using the word 'please'
- b)By using the word 'to'
- c)By using the word 'that'
- d)By using the word 'if'
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How do you report a command or request in indirect speech?
a)
By using the word 'please'
b)
By using the word 'to'
c)
By using the word 'that'
d)
By using the word 'if'
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Rhea Reddy answered |
When reporting a command or request in indirect speech, you typically use the word 'to' before the verb. The correct answer is (b).
Which of the following is an example of an adverb of reporting?- a)Quietly
- b)Happily
- c)Truthfully
- d)All of the above.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of an adverb of reporting?
a)
Quietly
b)
Happily
c)
Truthfully
d)
All of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Adverbs of reporting, such as "truthfully," "honestly," and "sincerely," can be used to indicate the speaker's attitude towards the reported speech.
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?- a)"I'm going to the party tonight," she said.
- b)He asked, "Have you seen my keys?"
- c)She wondered aloud, "What time is it?"
- d)He told her that he couldn't find his wallet.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?
a)
"I'm going to the party tonight," she said.
b)
He asked, "Have you seen my keys?"
c)
She wondered aloud, "What time is it?"
d)
He told her that he couldn't find his wallet.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
Indirect speech (or reported speech) is when the meaning of a speaker's words is conveyed without quoting them directly.
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?- a)"I'm going to the store," he said.
- b)He said that he was going to the store.
- c)"Don't go to the store," she said.
- d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?
a)
"I'm going to the store," he said.
b)
He said that he was going to the store.
c)
"Don't go to the store," she said.
d)
None of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Indirect speech is when someone's words are being reported indirectly, without being quoted word-for-word. The sentence "He said that he was going to the store," is an example of indirect speech.
How would you change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech? "Can you help me?" he asked.- a)He asked if I could help him.
- b)He asked to help me.
- c)He asked me to help him.
- d)He asked, "Could you help me?"
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How would you change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech? "Can you help me?" he asked.
a)
He asked if I could help him.
b)
He asked to help me.
c)
He asked me to help him.
d)
He asked, "Could you help me?"
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Rahul Mehta answered |
When changing questions from direct to indirect speech, we often use "if" or "whether" to introduce the reported clause.
What change occurs in the verb when reporting a question in indirect speech?- a)No change
- b)Present tense changes to past tense
- c)Past tense changes to future tense
- d)Future tense changes to present tense
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What change occurs in the verb when reporting a question in indirect speech?
a)
No change
b)
Present tense changes to past tense
c)
Past tense changes to future tense
d)
Future tense changes to present tense
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Rahul Mehta answered |
When reporting a question in indirect speech, the verb tense usually changes from present to past.
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, what happens to question words?- a)They are removed.
- b)They are changed to statement words.
- c)They remain the same.
- d)They are changed to exclamatory words.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, what happens to question words?
a)
They are removed.
b)
They are changed to statement words.
c)
They remain the same.
d)
They are changed to exclamatory words.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, question words remain the same. The correct answer is (c).
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech with a reported exclamation?- a)He exclaimed that the cake was delicious.
- b)"This cake is delicious!" he exclaimed.
- c)She said, "This party is so much fun!"
- d)"I can't believe I won!" she shouted.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech with a reported exclamation?
a)
He exclaimed that the cake was delicious.
b)
"This cake is delicious!" he exclaimed.
c)
She said, "This party is so much fun!"
d)
"I can't believe I won!" she shouted.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
A reported exclamation in indirect speech is when the speaker's exclamation is reported without quoting their exact words. Option (a) is the correct answer, as it reports the speaker's exclamation without quoting them.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a question in reported speech?- a)"What are you doing?" she asked.
- b)She asked what he was doing.
- c)"I can't believe you did that," he exclaimed.
- d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a question in reported speech?
a)
"What are you doing?" she asked.
b)
She asked what he was doing.
c)
"I can't believe you did that," he exclaimed.
d)
None of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
In reported speech, a question can be reported by changing the word order and using an appropriate reporting verb. The sentence "She asked what he was doing," is an example of a question being reported in this way.
Which of the following is an example of a change in tense and pronoun in indirect narration?- a)"I am going to the store," she said.
- b)"He is going to the store," she said.
- c)"She is going to the store," he said.
- d)"They are going to the store," he said.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in tense and pronoun in indirect narration?
a)
"I am going to the store," she said.
b)
"He is going to the store," she said.
c)
"She is going to the store," he said.
d)
"They are going to the store," he said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
In indirect narration, both the tense and the pronoun can change to reflect the shift from the original speaker's point of view to the reporter's point of view. In this case, option (b) is an example of a change in both tense (from present tense to past tense) and pronoun (from "he" to "she") in indirect narration.
What is the main difference between direct and indirect speech?- a)Direct speech uses quotation marks; indirect speech does not.
- b)Direct speech always uses the past tense; indirect speech uses the present tense.
- c)Indirect speech is more formal than direct speech.
- d)Direct speech always uses the first person; indirect speech uses the third person.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the main difference between direct and indirect speech?
a)
Direct speech uses quotation marks; indirect speech does not.
b)
Direct speech always uses the past tense; indirect speech uses the present tense.
c)
Indirect speech is more formal than direct speech.
d)
Direct speech always uses the first person; indirect speech uses the third person.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The main difference between direct and indirect speech is the use of quotation marks to indicate the exact words of the speaker.
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect speech?- a)The use of quotation marks
- b)The use of question words
- c)The tense of the sentence
- d)The use of pronouns
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the primary difference between direct and indirect speech?
a)
The use of quotation marks
b)
The use of question words
c)
The tense of the sentence
d)
The use of pronouns
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Rahul Mehta answered |
The primary difference between direct and indirect speech is the use of quotation marks. Direct speech uses quotation marks to indicate the exact words of the speaker, while indirect speech does not. The correct answer is (a).
Which of the following is an example of a change in tense, pronoun, and reporting verb in indirect narration?- a)"I am leaving tomorrow," she said to me.
- b)"She said that she was leaving the next day," I was told.
- c)"She said that you were leaving the following day," I was told.
- d)"She said that she was leaving the following day," he told me.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in tense, pronoun, and reporting verb in indirect narration?
a)
"I am leaving tomorrow," she said to me.
b)
"She said that she was leaving the next day," I was told.
c)
"She said that you were leaving the following day," I was told.
d)
"She said that she was leaving the following day," he told me.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
In indirect narration, tense, pronoun, and reporting verb can all change to reflect the shift from the original speaker's point of view to the reporter's point of view. In this case, option (c) is an example of a change in tense (from future tense to past tense), pronoun (from first person to second person), and reporting verb (from "said" to "was told") in indirect narration.
In indirect speech, how do you report a yes/no question?- a)By using the word 'whether'
- b)By using the word 'if'
- c)By using either 'whether' or 'if'
- d)By using the word 'that'
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In indirect speech, how do you report a yes/no question?
a)
By using the word 'whether'
b)
By using the word 'if'
c)
By using either 'whether' or 'if'
d)
By using the word 'that'
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Rhea Reddy answered |
In indirect speech, yes/no questions are reported using either 'whether' or 'if'. The correct answer is (c).
Which of the following is an example of a complex change in narration, involving a change in tense, pronoun, and reporting verb?- a)"I am leaving tomorrow," she said.
- b)"He will come next week," she said.
- c)"They have already arrived," he said.
- d)"We had been waiting for hours," she said.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a complex change in narration, involving a change in tense, pronoun, and reporting verb?
a)
"I am leaving tomorrow," she said.
b)
"He will come next week," she said.
c)
"They have already arrived," he said.
d)
"We had been waiting for hours," she said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
Option (d) involves a complex change in narration, as it requires a change in tense from past perfect continuous to past perfect, a change in pronoun from "we" to "she," and a change in reporting verb from "said" to "said that."
How would you change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech? "Where have you been?" she asked.- a)She asked where had I been.
- b)She asked where I have been.
- c)She asked where I had been.
- d)She asked, "Where had you been?"
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
How would you change the following sentence from direct to indirect speech? "Where have you been?" she asked.
a)
She asked where had I been.
b)
She asked where I have been.
c)
She asked where I had been.
d)
She asked, "Where had you been?"
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Rahul Mehta answered |
When changing questions from direct to indirect speech, the verb tense typically shifts back to match the tense of the reporting verb, and the word order changes to that of a statement. In this case, "Where have you been?" becomes "where I had been."
What tense is commonly used for reported speech?- a)Past tense
- b)Present tense
- c)Future tense
- d)Imperative tense
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What tense is commonly used for reported speech?
a)
Past tense
b)
Present tense
c)
Future tense
d)
Imperative tense
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Reported speech refers to someone else's words being reported by another person. In most cases, the reported speech is presented in the past tense, regardless of whether the original statement was made in the past, present, or future.
Which of the following sentences correctly changes the direct speech to indirect speech?
Direct speech: "I will call you tomorrow," he promised.- a)He promised he would call her tomorrow.
- b)He promised, "I will call you tomorrow."
- c)He said he will call her tomorrow.
- d)He said, "I will call you tomorrow."
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences correctly changes the direct speech to indirect speech?
Direct speech: "I will call you tomorrow," he promised.
Direct speech: "I will call you tomorrow," he promised.
a)
He promised he would call her tomorrow.
b)
He promised, "I will call you tomorrow."
c)
He said he will call her tomorrow.
d)
He said, "I will call you tomorrow."
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Rhea Reddy answered |
This sentence shifts the direct speech to reported speech by removing the quotation marks and changing the verb tense.
Which of the following is a reporting verb that can be used to introduce reported speech?- a)Said
- b)Said to
- c)Told
- d)All of the above.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is a reporting verb that can be used to introduce reported speech?
a)
Said
b)
Said to
c)
Told
d)
All of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Verbs such as "said," "said to," "told," and "asked," are commonly used to introduce reported speech in a sentence.
What is indirect speech also known as?- a)Reported speech
- b)Quoted speech
- c)Narrated speech
- d)Referenced speech
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is indirect speech also known as?
a)
Reported speech
b)
Quoted speech
c)
Narrated speech
d)
Referenced speech
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Indirect speech, or reported speech, is when the speaker's words are not directly quoted but are conveyed in a different way.
Which of the following is an example of a change in modal verb and word order in indirect narration?- a)"I can swim," she said.
- b)"I will swim," she said.
- c)"I should swim," she said.
- d)"I might swim," she said.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in modal verb and word order in indirect narration?
a)
"I can swim," she said.
b)
"I will swim," she said.
c)
"I should swim," she said.
d)
"I might swim," she said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
In indirect narration, modal verbs can change to reflect the shift from the original speaker's point of view to the reporter's point of view. In this case, option (c) is an example of a change in modal verb (from "should" to "said") and word order (from subject-verb-object to object-subject-verb) in indirect narration.
Which of the following sentences is an example of reported speech in the present tense?- a)"I am happy," he said.
- b)He said that he is happy.
- c)"I will see you later," she said.
- d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following sentences is an example of reported speech in the present tense?
a)
"I am happy," he said.
b)
He said that he is happy.
c)
"I will see you later," she said.
d)
None of the above.
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Reported speech is usually presented in the past tense, but in some cases, it can be presented in the present tense. This is particularly common when the reported speech is still true in the present.
Which of the following is an example of a change in modality in indirect narration?- a)"I can swim," she said.
- b)"I will swim," she said.
- c)"I should swim," she said.
- d)"I might swim," she said.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in modality in indirect narration?
a)
"I can swim," she said.
b)
"I will swim," she said.
c)
"I should swim," she said.
d)
"I might swim," she said.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
Option (a) involves a change in modality from "can" to "could" in indirect narration, as the original statement is being reported in a more tentative or conditional form.
Which of the following is an example of a change in indirect speech to direct speech?- a)She said that she had studied for the exam.
- b)He said that he would be late.
- c)They said that they were not hungry.
- d)She said that she had finished her work.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is an example of a change in indirect speech to direct speech?
a)
She said that she had studied for the exam.
b)
He said that he would be late.
c)
They said that they were not hungry.
d)
She said that she had finished her work.
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Rahul Mehta answered |
Option (a) can be changed to direct speech as "I studied for the exam," which involves a change in tense from past perfect to simple past and a change in pronoun from third person singular to first person singular.
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