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3551.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ My father said to the stranger, "Where do you live?"

A. My father asked the stranger where he lives.
B. My father asked the stranger where he has been living.
C. My father asked where he lives to the stranger.
D. My father asked the stranger where he lived.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3552.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ The trainee asked his boss, "Shall I email this letter again, Sir?"

A. The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again.
B. The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again, sir.
C. The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again, sir.
D. The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3553.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ "What time does the flight arrive?" she asked the receptionist.

A. She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.
B. She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive.
C. She asked the receptionist when does the flight arrive.
D. She asked the receptionist what was going to be the time for the flights arrival.
Answer» B. She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive.
Discussion
3554.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Manoj said, "I must go now."

A. Manoj said that he must go then.
B. Manoj said that he must go than.
C. Manoj said he has to go then.
D. Manoj said that he should be going than.
Answer» B. Manoj said that he must go than.
Discussion
3555.

In the following question, 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."How old is your grandmother?", Navneet asked her.

A. Navneet asked her how old her grandmother is.
B. Navneet asked her how old her grandmother has been.
C. Navneet asked her how old her grandmother was.
D. Navneet asked her how old is her grandmother.
Answer» D. Navneet asked her how old is her grandmother.
Discussion
3556.

In the following question, 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.The watchman said, "Thief! Thief! Catch him!"

A. The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief.
B. The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
C. The watchman shouted to the crowd, catch the thief.
D. The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, catch him.
Answer» B. The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
Discussion
3557.

In the following question, 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.The coach said to the child, "Don't make the water muddy."

A. The coach commanded the child don't make the water dirty.
B. The coach commanded to the child not to make the water dirty.
C. The coach commanded the child not to make the water dirty.
D. The coach commanded to the child don't make the water dirty.
Answer» D. The coach commanded to the child don't make the water dirty.
Discussion
3558.

In the following question, 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.The principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

A. The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet.
B. The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
C. The principal urged the girls to be quiet.
D. The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
Answer» D. The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
Discussion
3559.

In the following question, 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.Gopal's mother reminded him to take his wallet.

A. “Are you going to take your wallet or not?” said Gopal to his mother.
B. “Don't forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
C. Gopal's mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?
D. “Here is your wallet Gopal” said his mother.
Answer» C. Gopal's mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?
Discussion
3560.

In the following question, 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.The old man said, "Thanks I shall never forget this kindness, Ankit."

A. The old man applauded Ankit for his kindness and he shall never forget Ankit.
B. The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.
C. Ankit was being thanked by the old man for his kindness towards an old man.
D. The old man said thank you to Ankit for his kindness.
Answer» C. Ankit was being thanked by the old man for his kindness towards an old man.
Discussion
3561.

In the following question, 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.He said, "Let it rain I have to go."

A. He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
B. He said that rain can't stop him to go out.
C. He exclaimed that let it rain but he will go.
D. He said that he can't go just because it is raining.
Answer» B. He said that rain can't stop him to go out.
Discussion
3562.

In the following question, 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.Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was told.

A. Rajesh ordered his driver “Do as you are told”.
B. Rajesh said to his driver “Do as I told you”.
C. Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you are told”.
D. Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you were told”.
Answer» D. Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you were told”.
Discussion
3563.

In the following question, 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.The teacher said to the student, "Have you brought your lunch?"

A. The student was asked by the teacher about bringing his lunch.
B. The teacher asked the student if he would be bringing his lunch.
C. The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.
D. The teacher asked the student if he has brought his lunch.
Answer» D. The teacher asked the student if he has brought his lunch.
Discussion
3564.

In the following question, 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.Neha said, "Need I write a letter?"

A. Neha asked if she have to write a letter.
B. Neha asked if she had been writing a letter.
C. Neha asked of writing a letter.
D. Neha asked if she had to write a letter.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3565.

In the following question, 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."I don't know the answer. Do you"? She asked.

A. She asked me if I knew the answer which she didn't.
B. She said that she didn't know the answer and did I know it.
C. She said that she didn't know the answer and asked me if i did.
D. She told that she was not knowing the answer but wondered if I know.
Answer» D. She told that she was not knowing the answer but wondered if I know.
Discussion
3566.

In the following question, 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.The foreman said to his workers "I cannot pay you higher wages."

A. The foreman warned his workers that he cannot pay them higher wages.
B. The foreman told his workers that he could not pay them higher wages.
C. The foreman told his workers that they could not be paid higher wages.
D. The foreman forbid his workers to pay higher wages.
Answer» C. The foreman told his workers that they could not be paid higher wages.
Discussion
3567.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ Rashmi said to me, "Where is the telephone exchange"?

A. Rashmi asked me that where the telephone exchange was.
B. Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was.
C. Rashmi asked me where was the telephone exchange.
D. Rashmi wanted to know where the telephone exchange was.
Answer» C. Rashmi asked me where was the telephone exchange.
Discussion
3568.

In the following question, 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.Rohan said, "Where shall I be this time next month"

A. Rohan contemplated where shall he be that time the following month.
B. Rohan asked that where should be that time next month.
C. Rohan wondered where he should be that time the next month.
D. Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3569.

In the following question, 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."Do you want some more chocolates?" asked my cousin.

A. My cousin asked me if I want some more chocolates.
B. My cousin said to me if I wanted some more chocolates.
C. My cousin asked me that I wanted some more chocolates.
D. My cousin asked me whether I wanted some more chocolates.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3570.

In the following question, 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.He said, "I saw a snake here."

A. He said that he had seen a snake there.
B. He said that he saw a snake here.
C. He said that he saw a snake there.
D. He said that he had seen a snake.
Answer» B. He said that he saw a snake here.
Discussion
3571.

In the following question, 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.Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."_x005F_x000D_

A. Ram advised Rohan don't run so fast.
B. Ram asked Rohan why is he running so fast.
C. Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast.
D. Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3572.

In the following question, 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.Nisha said to Swati, " Will you help me in my project just now?"

A. Nisha told Swati whether she will help her in her project just now.
B. Nisha asked Swati if she would help her in her project just then.
C. Nisha questioned to Swati that will you help me in my project just now.
D. Nisha asked to Swati that will she help her in her work just now.
Answer» C. Nisha questioned to Swati that will you help me in my project just now.
Discussion
3573.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the sun."

A. The teacher said that the Earth is being revolving around the sun.
B. The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the sun.
C. The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun.
D. The teacher said that the Earth had been revolving around the sun.
Answer» C. The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun.
Discussion
3574.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ I said to my friends, "let us go to a picnic for a change".

A. I asked my friends if they would go to a picnic for a change.
B. I asked my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
C. I permitted my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
D. I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3575.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ Priya advised me not to go to school the next day.

A. "Don't go to school next day" Priya said to me.
B. "Don't go to school tomorrow" Priya said to me.
C. Priya said, "Will you not go to school tomorrow?"
D. Priya told me that, "Don't go to school tomorrow."
Answer» C. Priya said, "Will you not go to school tomorrow?"
Discussion
3576.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next year!"

A. Sahil asked where he should be that time the following year.
B. Sahil worried where he would be that time the next year.
C. Sahil wondered where he would be that time the following year.
D. Sahil said where he would be that time the next year.
Answer» D. Sahil said where he would be that time the next year.
Discussion
3577.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express thesame sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ The preacher said, "May God grant peace to the departed!"

A. The preacher prays that God will grant peace to the departed.
B. The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.
C. The preacher said that God may grant peace to the departed.
D. The preacher said, God may grant peace to the departed.
Answer» C. The preacher said that God may grant peace to the departed.
Discussion
3578.

In the following question, 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 Direct/Indirect speech._x005F_x000D_ "Please don't cry" he said.

A. He begged that I should not cry.
B. He begged me not to cry.
C. He said to please him and not cry.
D. He told me to not to cry.
Answer» C. He said to please him and not cry.
Discussion
3579.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ Kunal said, "Tanu is coming this week."

A. Kunal says that Tanu was coming that week.
B. Kunal says that Tanu was coming this week.
C. Kunal said that Tanu was going to be come this week.
D. Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3580.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressthe same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ The holy prophet said, " God helps those who help others."

A. The holy prophet said that God helped those who helped others.
B. The holy prophet said that God helps those who help others.
C. The holy prophet said that God helps people who help others.
D. The holy prophet said that God helps those people who help others.
Answer» C. The holy prophet said that God helps people who help others.
Discussion
3581.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ Teacher said to children, "Have you prepared well for the finals?"

A. Teacher asked the children whether they have prepared well for the finals.
B. Teacher asked the children whether they have been preparing well for the finals.
C. Teacher asked the children if they did prepare well for the finals.
D. Teacher asked the children if they had prepared well for the finals.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3582.

In the following question, 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.“I‘m going to the gym now,” said Param.

A. Param said that he is going to the gym then.
B. Param said that he has gone to the gym then.
C. Param said that he had gone to the gym then.
D. Param said that he was going to the gym then.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3583.

In the following question, 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.My mother said to me, "You will regret your actions."

A. My mother warned me that I will regret my actions.
B. My mother warned me that I will be regretting my actions.
C. My mother warned me that I would regret my actions.
D. My mother warned me that I would be regretting my actions.
Answer» D. My mother warned me that I would be regretting my actions.
Discussion
3584.

In the following question, 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.The agent said, "This is the best house on this street."

A. The agent said this that was the best house on that street.
B. The agent said that that was the best house on that street.
C. The agent said that that is the best house on that street.
D. The agent said this that is the best house on that street.
Answer» C. The agent said that that is the best house on that street.
Discussion
3585.

In the following question, 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.The girl said to her partner, "You will have to dance better than this tomorrow."

A. The girl said to her partner that he will have to dance better than that the day after.
B. The girl said to her partner that he would have to dance better than this the day after.
C. The girl said to her partner that he would have to dance better than that the day after.
D. The girl said to her partner that he will have to dance better than this the day after.
Answer» D. The girl said to her partner that he will have to dance better than this the day after.
Discussion
3586.

In the following question, 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.The coach said, "Well done! You have made me proud."

A. The coach applauded and said that he has made him proud.
B. The coach applauds and says well done that he had made him proud.
C. The coach applauded, says well done and that he has made him proud.
D. The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud
Answer» E.
Discussion
3587.

In the following question, 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.I said to him, "I am too tired now to go out with you."

A. I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him.
B. I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with him.
C. I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with you.
D. I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with you.
Answer» B. I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with him.
Discussion
3588.

In the following question, 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.Mother said to my sister, "Tell him sorry right now."

A. Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right then.
B. Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right now.
C. Mother says to my sister to tell him sorry right then.
D. Mother says to my sister to tell him sorry right now.
Answer» B. Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right now.
Discussion
3589.

In the following question, 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.The constable said, "I saw a bullet mark here."

A. The constable said that he sees a bullet mark there.
B. The constable said that he had seen a bullet mark there.
C. The constable says that he saw a bullet mark here.
D. The constable said that he sees a bullet mark here.
Answer» C. The constable says that he saw a bullet mark here.
Discussion
3590.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Pritam said, "These pastries are yummy."

A. Pritam said that those pastries are yummy.
B. Pritam said this that those pastries were yummy.
C. Pritam said that those pastries were yummy.
D. Pritam said that these pastries are yummy.
Answer» C. Pritam said that those pastries were yummy.
Discussion
3591.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Nasir asked his tutor, "Do I need to learn these formulas?"

A. Nasir asked his tutor if he has to learn those formulas.
B. Nasir asked his tutor if he had to learn those formulas.
C. Nasir asked his tutor didn't he had to learn those formulas.
D. Nasir asked his tutor hadn't he have to learn those formulas.
Answer» C. Nasir asked his tutor didn't he had to learn those formulas.
Discussion
3592.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Vaibhav said to me, "We have to win this game."

A. Vaibhav said to me that they have to win that game.
B. Vaibhav said to me that we had to win that game.
C. Vaibhav said to me that we have to win that game.
D. Vaibhav said to me that they had to win that game.
Answer» C. Vaibhav said to me that we have to win that game.
Discussion
3593.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.The manager said to the executive, "Today you will come along with me to meet the client."

A. The manager said to the executive this, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.
B. The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.
C. The manager said to the executive that, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client.
D. The manager said to the executive this, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client.
Answer» C. The manager said to the executive that, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client.
Discussion
3594.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "I saw the movie yesterday."

A. He said that he has seen the movie the day before.
B. He said that I had seen the movie the day before.
C. He said that he had seen the movie the day before.
D. He said that I have seen the movie the day before.
Answer» D. He said that I have seen the movie the day before.
Discussion
3595.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Heena said, "I bought a dress yesterday."

A. Heena said that she has bought a dress the day before.
B. Heena said that she had bought a dress the day before.
C. Heena said that she has bought a dress the day before yesterday.
D. Heena said that she had bought a dress the day before yesterday.
Answer» C. Heena said that she has bought a dress the day before yesterday.
Discussion
3596.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Sahil said to me, "Where will you go this holiday?"

A. Sahil asked me where I would go that holiday.
B. Sahil asked me where I will go that holiday.
C. Sahil asked me where I will be going that holiday.
D. Sahil asked me where I would gone that holiday.
Answer» B. Sahil asked me where I will go that holiday.
Discussion
3597.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Vaibhav said to me, "Has your father returned from work?"

A. Vaibhav asked me whether my father has returned from work.
B. Vaibhav asked me whether my father had returned from work.
C. Vaibhav asked me whether my father has had returned from work.
D. Vaibhav asked me whether my father had been returning from work.
Answer» C. Vaibhav asked me whether my father has had returned from work.
Discussion
3598.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ The teacher said to the students, "I will not tolerate such behaviour."

A. The teacher said to the students that he would not tolerate such behaviour.
B. The teacher said to the students that he would not be tolerating such behaviour.
C. The teacher said to the students that he will not tolerate such behaviour.
D. The teacher said to the students that he will not be tolerating such behaviour.
Answer» B. The teacher said to the students that he would not be tolerating such behaviour.
Discussion
3599.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Rohit said, "I take a bath daily with cold water."

A. Rohit says that he were taking a bath daily with cold water.
B. Rohit said that he has had been taking a bath daily with cold water.
C. Rohit said that he is taking a bath daily with cold water.
D. Rohit said that he took a bath daily with cold water.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3600.

In the following question, 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._x005F_x000D_ My friend said to me, "I am willing to help you on a condition."

A. My friend said to me that he is willing to help me on a condition.
B. My friend said to me that he has had been willing to help me on a condition.
C. My friend said to me that he has been willing to help me on a condition.
D. My friend said to me that he was willing to help me on a condition.
Answer» E.
Discussion