direct indirect narration Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ssc chsl tier 1

Directions:

In each of 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.

Question :21

I said to my brother, "Let us go to some hill station for a change."

Answer: (c)

The use of 'Let us' in direct speech allows use of 'suggested' in indirect speech.

Question :22

"Please don't go away," she said.

Answer: (c)

The use of 'please' in the given sentence (direct speech) justifies the use of 'begged' in indirect speech.

Question :23

The employer said to him, "I shall pay your wages tomorrow."

Answer: (b)

The use of 'would' is correct in indirect speech, not 'shall'.

Question :24

"How cruel the boss is!" said the clerk.

Answer: (a)

As the exclamation mark is used in the given sentence (direct speech), it is right to use 'exclaimed' in indirect speech.

Question :25

My friend said to me, "Has your father returned from Calcutta?"

Answer: (b)

As a question has been put in the given sentence (direct speech), use of 'asked' is correct in indirect speech.

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