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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 1

Directions: In the following questions, 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 and mark. [SSC CHSL 2015]

The Policeman said to the driver, "Do you have a licence?"

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 1

Correct answer is A. The policeman asked the driver whether he had a licence.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 2

Directions: In the following questions, 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. [SSC CHSL 2013]

He said to me, “I grew these carrots myself.”

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 2

When the sentence is converted from direct speech to indirect speech, the pronoun 'I' is converted to 'he' and the simple past tense gets itself converted into past perfect tense.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 3

Directions: In the following questions, 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. [SSC CHSL 2013]

Mrs. Shankar said, “I know what it is to be depressed.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 3

The pronoun 'I' of the sentence is converted to 'she' and the direct speech which is in present tense gets converted into past tense.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 4

Directions: In the following questions, 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. [SSC CHSL 2013]

“Who now,” they had asked, “will listen to our troubles and protect us from the crocodiles ?”

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 4

While converting a direct speech into indirect speech the adverb 'now' is changed to 'then' and the tense of the sentence also changes with respect to the time period of the speech.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 5

Directions: In the following questions, 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. [SSC CHSL 2013]

Moti asked Gangu whether the latter was in his senses.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 5

While converting a sentence from indirect speech to direct speech, certain changes have to be made as we use inverted commas to mark off the exact words of the speaker. And the speech is addressed in first person and second person mode.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 6

Directions: In the following questions, 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. [SSC CHSL 2013]

He said that we are all born to die.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 6

Omit 'that' from the direct speech.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 7

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive /Active Voice. [SSC CHSL 2013]

She took the dog for a walk.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 7

The sentence is in active voice and to convert it in passive voice the predicate of the sentence becomes the subject.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 8

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive /Active Voice. [SSC CHSL 2013]

The waiter filled the glasses with water.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 8

Same as above. The predicate of the sentence has become the subject of a sentence while converting it into passive voice.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 9

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive /Active Voice. [SSC CHSL 2013]

They will laugh at you

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 9

The predicate becomes the subject i.e. You will be laughed at by them.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 10

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive /Active Voice. [SSC CHSL 2013]

Trespassers shall be prosecuted.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 10

For converting this sentence into passive voice and to give it a logical meaning, the phrase 'the authority' has to be added.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 11

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive /Active Voice. [SSC CHSL 2013]

He was driving the car so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 11

The sen tence is in active voice with past continuous tense in it. When it is converted into passive voice, it still remains in past continuous tense but with a little variance due to its grammatical rule. In the sentence 'was driving the car' gets converted into 'was being driven' in case of passive voice.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 12

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]

The agent had disclosed the secret before it was evening.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 12

The secret had been disclosed by the agent before it was evening.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 13

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]

Surely the lost child must have been found by now.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 13

Surely, some one must have found the lost child by now.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 14

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]

We serve hot meals till 10.30, guests can order coffee and sandwiches upto 11.30.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 14

Hot meals are served till 10.30: coffee and sandwiches may be ordered till 11.30.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 15

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]

Lie face-down; stretch your arms in front.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 15

Let face be down : let arms be stretched out.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 16

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]

The Greeks expected to win the international trophy.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 16

It was expected by the Greeks that they would win the international trophy.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 17

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010]

They have made a film based on this novel.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 17

A film, based on this novel, has been ma de.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 18

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010]

The people couldn't move me to the hospital and the doctor operated on me at home.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 18

I couldn’t be moved to the hospital and was operated on at home by the doctor.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 19

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010]

Why did he deprive you of the membership?

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 19

Why were you deprived of your member ship by him?

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 20

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010]

The news has been brought to us by him.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 20

He has brought us the news.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 21

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010]

Not a word was spoken by the criminal in self-defence.

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Speeches/Voices - 5 - Question 21

The criminal did not speak a word in self-defence.

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