DIRECTIONS for the question 1 to 15:A sentence has been given in Direct Speech. Out of the four altenatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect Speech.
A sentence has been given in Direct Speech. Out of the four altenatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect Speech.
Judge exclaimed no one is above law
Judge told no one is above law
Judge ordered that no one is above law
Judge asked no one is above law
His father says “Honesty is the best policy”
His father called honesty is the best policy
His father asked if honesty is the best policy
His father exclaimed that honesty is the best policy
The father warned his son that he should be beware of him.
The father warned his son, “Beware of me!”
The father warned his son, “Watch that chap!”
The father warned his son, “Be careful about him.”
The father warned his son, “Don’t fall into the trap.”
He said to me, “I expect you to attend the function.”
He told me that he had expected me to attend the function
He told me that he expected me to attended the function
He told me that he expected me to have attended the function
He told me that he expected me to attend the function
John asked, “How long will it take to travel from Germany to South Africa?”
John asked how long it will take to travel from Germany to South Africa
John asked how long would it take to travel from Germany to South Africa
John asked how long it should take to travel from Germany to South Africa
John asking how long must it take to travel from Germany to South Africa
1.
C
Usage of 'order' makes the best combination with the designation or position of Judge.
2.
D
After says if we place that then we can place the quote statement as it is after 'that' in indirect form of speech.
3.
A
Simple present tense changes into simple past; first person in the reported speech changes as per the subject in the given sentence. The use of ‘that’ is mandatory.
4.
B
In interrogative sentences conjunction 'if' or 'whether' is used in place of that' in the indirect speech and question mark is removed. Simple present will change into simple past.
5.
B
Direct to indirect:
Said to should be changed to told.
Inverted commas should be dropped and that should be added.
The sentence inside inverted commas should be changed into past tense.
Pronouns changed from 1stperson to 2nd person and from 2nd person to 3rd. Ali told the beggar thatheknew him very well.
6.
D
while changing the 'direct speech' into 'indirect speech' in place of comma and inverted comma) 'that' is used and first person in the reported speech is changed as the subject of the reporting verb and 'will changes into 'would'. So 'I' has been changed to 'he' and 'would' in place of 'will'.
7.
A
Due to the usage of exclamation mark exclaimed is the right option
8.
B
The correct usage is of told; usage of has is wrong in choice 4
9.
A
Here the communication is with god....And we pray to god.Sentences containing expressions of good wishes, prayer for someone or desires are called optative sentences. The reporting verb is changed according to the mood of the expression Usually 'that' conjunction is used in such cases and the reported speech is changed into assertive.Invoke means call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.Here we need simple prayer.This makes option A as the obvious choice.
10.
D
In the direct form "reminded " will be substituted by "Do not forget to take ".
So, option D is correct.
11.
C
The sentence in Indirect Speech is in Simple Past Passive Tense. In Direct Speech the sentence will change to Simple Present.
12.
C
I’m means I am which refers to 'RAJ' and needs to be changed to He was in form of indirect speech.
13.
A
Father warned the son (then add inverted comma )and after the sentence an exclamatory mark will come.
14.
A
Simple present will become simple past. First person I will change as the subject of the reporting verb and second changes as per the object of the reporting verb. Hence option 1 is the correct answer.
15.
B
Change 'will' into 'would' , the rest of the sentence will remain unchanged as it is in simple future tense.