The sentences below are given in direct speech. Select the correct tra...
To transform the given direct speech into indirect speech, we need to change the tense, pronouns, and some words to make it grammatically correct. The correct transformation of the given direct speech to indirect speech is as follows:
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb and remove the speech marks.
Rohan said,
Step 2: Change the reporting verb to a reporting verb suitable for requests or commands. In this case, "said" can be changed to "requested".
Rohan requested,
Step 3: Change the pronoun "me" to "himself" because we are changing the perspective from the speaker to the person being spoken about.
Rohan requested himself
Step 4: Change the verb "come over" to "to come over".
Rohan requested himself to come over
Step 5: Change the preposition "for" to "to".
Rohan requested himself to come over to
Step 6: Change the noun "dinner" to "his place" to make it more indirect.
Rohan requested himself to come over to his place.
Step 7: Add a full stop at the end.
Rohan requested himself to come over to his place.
The sentences below are given in direct speech. Select the correct tra...
Understanding Indirect Speech
When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the focus is on changing the way the message is conveyed while maintaining its original meaning. In the example given, Rohan's request is transformed into indirect speech.
Direct Speech Example
- Rohan said, “Please come over for dinner.”
Transformation to Indirect Speech
To transform this sentence, we identify the nature of the request and how it should be represented in indirect speech.
Why Option A is Correct
- Nature of the Statement: Rohan is making a polite request, indicated by the word "Please."
- Indirect Speech Structure: When converting requests, we typically use verbs like "asked" or "requested."
- Correct Option:
- a) Rohan requested me to come over for dinner.
This option correctly reflects the polite nature of the original request without changing the core meaning.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option B: Rohan asked me to go for dinner.
- This changes the intent, implying Rohan is suggesting I go alone rather than inviting.
- Option C: Rohan answered to come home for dinner.
- "Answered" is inappropriate here since there is no question being responded to.
- Option D: Rohan enquired of me if I could come to his home for dinner.
- This implies a question rather than a request, altering the original intent.
Conclusion
In summary, option A accurately captures Rohan's polite invitation while maintaining the original meaning in indirect speech.
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