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Reported Speech - 2 - Class 10 English Grammar Advanced Free MCQ Test


MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Reported Speech - 2 (20 Questions)

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 15 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 20

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Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 1
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"If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you", he said to her in a calm voice.

Detailed Solution: Question 1

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 2
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I told him that he was not working hard.

Detailed Solution: Question 2

When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark.

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Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 3
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His father ordered him to go to his room and study.

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The given sentence is in indirect speech and reports a command. To convert it into direct speech, the reporting verb 'ordered' is usually changed to 'said' (or 'said to him' if needed), and the command is given directly inside quotation marks. The sentence 'His father ordered him to go to his room and study' in direct speech is: His father said, 'Go to your room and study.' This matches option a), which is the most accurate direct speech form of the given indirect sentence.

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 4
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He said to his father, "Please increase my pocket-money."

Detailed Solution: Question 4

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 5
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She said that her brother was getting married.

Detailed Solution: Question 5

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 6
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The boy said, "Who dare call you a thief!"

Detailed Solution: Question 6

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 7
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She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.

Detailed Solution: Question 7

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested"

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 8
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Dhruv said that he was sick and tired of working for that company.

Detailed Solution: Question 8

When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark. Words like "pleaded, requested" become "please, kindly".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 9
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She said to him, "Why don't you go today?"

Detailed Solution: Question 9

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 10
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 David said to Anna, "Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow."

Detailed Solution: Question 10

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 11
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He said, "Be quite and listen to my words.”

Detailed Solution: Question 11

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 12
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He said, "I cannot help you at present because I am myself in difficulty."

Detailed Solution: Question 12

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 13
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He says, ''I don't want to play anymore."

Detailed Solution: Question 13

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 14
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"Where will you be tomorrow," I said, "in case I have to ring you?"

Detailed Solution: Question 14

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 15
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He said to me, "I expect you to attend the function."

Detailed Solution: Question 15

The direct speech sentence "He said to me, 'I expect you to attend the function.'" is converted to indirect speech by changing "said to" to "told," shifting the present tense "expect" to the past tense "expected," and changing the pronouns appropriately. The correct indirect speech is: "He told me that he expected me to attend the function." Therefore, option a is correct.

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 16
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Gita said, “This is my book”

Detailed Solution: Question 16

In indirect (reported) speech:

  • “this” changes to “it”
  • “my” changes to “her”
  • The reporting verb said does not take to

So, “This is my book” becomes “Gita said that it was her book.”

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 17
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He said, ‘’I hardly have time to attend any party.”

Detailed Solution: Question 17

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 18
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He says he is unwell. What is the correct transformation of this sentence into direct speech?

Detailed Solution: Question 18

The correct transformation of the sentence "He says he is unwell" into direct speech is: "He says, 'I am unwell.'" This transformation maintains the present tense "says" from the original statement, accurately reflecting the context.

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 19
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Dinesh asked, "Are you going to the party tomorrow, Rani?"

Detailed Solution: Question 19

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Test: Reported Speech - 2 - Question 20
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The teacher said, "The Earth moves round the Sun."

Detailed Solution: Question 20

A universal truth sentence is that which has:
An accepted fact
A general truth
Habitual actions

For universal truth sentences, the reported speech is not changed to convert direct speech to indirect speech. Inverted commas are removed
The given sentence in indirect speech would be: The teacher said that the Earth moves round the Sun. Here, 'the Earth moves round the Sun' is the universal truth. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

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