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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Class 7 English Grammar Class 7 with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Class 7 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 1
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 What is the purpose of direct and indirect speech?

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The purpose of direct and indirect speech is to communicate information accurately and effectively to others.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 2
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What is the difference between direct and indirect speech?

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Direct speech reports speech word for word, while indirect speech reports speech without using the exact words.

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The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 3
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Which of the following is an example of direct speech?

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"I am tired," she said is an example of direct speech.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 4
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Which of the following is an example of indirect speech?

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He said he would be there at 5 is an example of indirect speech.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 5
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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech is speech that is reported by someone else.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 6
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What determines the tense used in indirect speech?

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The tense used in indirect speech depends on the tense of the reporting verb and the context of the original statement. If the reporting verb is in the past tense, the tense of the original statement usually changes (for example, present simple becomes past simple). However, if the reporting verb is in the present or future tense, or if the reported statement is a universal truth, the tense of the original statement may remain unchanged. Therefore, the tense in indirect speech is not always the past tense; it depends on specific rules of transformation based on the reporting verb and the nature of the original statement.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 7
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Which of the following is an example of a reporting verb?

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Said, talked, and spoke are all examples of reporting verbs.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 8
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What is the purpose of using reported speech?

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The purpose of using reported speech is to make the information more accurate.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 9
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Which of the following is an example of a question in indirect speech?

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She asked what his name was is an example of a question in indirect speech.

The Direct & Indirect Speech - 1 - Question 10
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What is the purpose of using quotation marks in direct speech?

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Quotation marks are used in direct speech to indicate that the speech is being repeated exactly as it was spoken.

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