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 :26

He said, "Will you listen to such a man?"

Answer: (a)

It is preferable to use 'would' in indirect speech for 'will' in direct speech.

Question :27

"Are you alone, my son?" asked a soft voice close behind me.

Answer: (c)

The given sentence is in direct speech.

Question :28

The traveller enquired of the farmer if he could tell him the way to the nearest inn.

Answer: (a)

The given sentence is in indirect speech.

Question :29

My husband said to me, "Wait for me outside."

Answer: (d)

We cannot assume that the given sentence (in direct speech) has been uttered angrily. It is also correct to say 'My husband asked me to wait for him outside.'

Question :30

He said to them, "Don't make a noise."

Answer: (c)

'Told to' is a wrong phrase. So option (a) is out. 'A noise' has to be retained in indirect speech. So option (b) is also incorrect.

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