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Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
"I am painting the picture now," Vani said.- a)Vani said that she was painting now.
- b)Vani said, "that I am painting the picture now."
- c)Vani said that, "I am painting the picture now."
- d)Vani said that she was painting the picture then.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
"I am painting the picture now," Vani said.
"I am painting the picture now," Vani said.
a)
Vani said that she was painting now.
b)
Vani said, "that I am painting the picture now."
c)
Vani said that, "I am painting the picture now."
d)
Vani said that she was painting the picture then.
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Birajalaxmi Rout answered |
The correct answer is option- a because direct to indirect speech consists some Rules and regulations that change it to This answer.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. Maria said to me, 'Please save my life.'- a)Please save her life she said
- b)My life please save she said to me
- c)Maria said to save her life
- d)Maria requested me to save her life
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. Maria said to me, 'Please save my life.'
a)
Please save her life she said
b)
My life please save she said to me
c)
Maria said to save her life
d)
Maria requested me to save her life
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Anushka Rane answered |
Transformation of the sentence from direct to indirect narration:
To transform the given sentence from direct to indirect narration, we need to change the reporting verb, pronouns, and time expressions.
The given sentence is: "Maria said to me, Please save my life."
1. Reporting verb:
- Since the reporting verb is "said," we can change it to "requested" to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
2. Pronouns:
- "me" should be changed to "her" because the sentence is being reported from Maria's point of view.
3. Time expressions:
- There are no time expressions in the given sentence, so we don't need to make any changes.
The transformed sentence in indirect narration is:
"Maria requested me to save her life."
Explanation:
- In indirect narration, we report what someone said without using their exact words.
- We need to change the reporting verb to match the context and the tense of the original sentence.
- Pronouns should be changed according to the perspective of the speaker in the reported speech.
- Time expressions may need to be changed if they are not relevant to the reported speech.
In the given sentence, Maria is asking someone to save her life. When reporting this, we use the reporting verb "requested" to convey the same meaning. Since Maria is talking about herself, the pronoun "me" is changed to "her" in the indirect narration. There are no time expressions in the original sentence, so we don't need to make any changes in that aspect.
Therefore, the correct option is "Maria requested me to save her life."
To transform the given sentence from direct to indirect narration, we need to change the reporting verb, pronouns, and time expressions.
The given sentence is: "Maria said to me, Please save my life."
1. Reporting verb:
- Since the reporting verb is "said," we can change it to "requested" to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
2. Pronouns:
- "me" should be changed to "her" because the sentence is being reported from Maria's point of view.
3. Time expressions:
- There are no time expressions in the given sentence, so we don't need to make any changes.
The transformed sentence in indirect narration is:
"Maria requested me to save her life."
Explanation:
- In indirect narration, we report what someone said without using their exact words.
- We need to change the reporting verb to match the context and the tense of the original sentence.
- Pronouns should be changed according to the perspective of the speaker in the reported speech.
- Time expressions may need to be changed if they are not relevant to the reported speech.
In the given sentence, Maria is asking someone to save her life. When reporting this, we use the reporting verb "requested" to convey the same meaning. Since Maria is talking about herself, the pronoun "me" is changed to "her" in the indirect narration. There are no time expressions in the original sentence, so we don't need to make any changes in that aspect.
Therefore, the correct option is "Maria requested me to save her life."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Don’t try this at home,' the stuntman told the audience.- a)The stuntman ordered the audience not to try this at home
- b)The stuntman suggested the audience to not to try at home
- c)The stuntman advised the audience not to try at home
- d)The stuntman suggested the audience do not to try that at home
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Don’t try this at home,' the stuntman told the audience.
a)
The stuntman ordered the audience not to try this at home
b)
The stuntman suggested the audience to not to try at home
c)
The stuntman advised the audience not to try at home
d)
The stuntman suggested the audience do not to try that at home
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KP Classes answered |
To transform the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the reporting verb and adjust the pronouns and verb forms accordingly. Let's analyze the options provided:
A: The stuntman ordered the audience not to try this at home.
- This option correctly transforms the sentence into indirect narration. The reporting verb "ordered" is appropriate, and the pronoun and verb forms are adjusted accordingly.
B: The stuntman suggested the audience to not try at home.
- This option is incorrect. The reporting verb "suggested" should be followed by the base form of the verb, without "to."
C: The stuntman advised the audience not to try at home.
- This option correctly transforms the sentence into indirect narration. The reporting verb "advised" is suitable, and the pronoun and verb forms are adjusted accordingly.
D: The stuntman suggested the audience do not try that at home.
- This option is incorrect. The reporting verb "suggested" should be followed by the base form of the verb, without "do."
Therefore, the correct option that shows the transformation of the given sentence into indirect narration is C: The stuntman advised the audience not to try at home.
She said that her brother was getting married.- a)She said, “Her brother is getting married.”
- b)She told, “Her brother is getting married.”
- c)She said, “My brother is getting married.”
- d)She said, “My brother was getting married.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
She said that her brother was getting married.
a)
She said, “Her brother is getting married.”
b)
She told, “Her brother is getting married.”
c)
She said, “My brother is getting married.”
d)
She said, “My brother was getting married.
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Rajdeep Mandal answered |
The correct answer is 'C'. She said, "My brother is getting married."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Don’t make so much noise,' he says.- a)He asked us not to make so much noise
- b)He asks us not to make so much noise
- c)He will ask us not to make so much noise
- d)He had asked us not to make so much noise
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Don’t make so much noise,' he says.
a)
He asked us not to make so much noise
b)
He asks us not to make so much noise
c)
He will ask us not to make so much noise
d)
He had asked us not to make so much noise
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Nidhi Gandhi answered |
In indirect we write or say the past tense of what a person said like. i.e. Arush says " Don't shout" so in indirect it will be Arush asks us not to shout. So it when you see it is written 'he says' it means he says it everyday so hence proved it will be asks and not asked, will ask or had asked.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. The boss said to him, 'Do you notice any change?'- a)The boss asked him if he noticed any change
- b)The boss said did he notice any change
- c)He asked if he find any change
- d)To him the boss said if he find any change
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. The boss said to him, 'Do you notice any change?'
a)
The boss asked him if he noticed any change
b)
The boss said did he notice any change
c)
He asked if he find any change
d)
To him the boss said if he find any change
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Taranveer Singh answered |
A
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'The film began at seven o’clock,' he said.- a)He said that the film has begun at seven o’clock
- b)He said that the film was begun at seven o’clock
- c)He told that the film had begun at seven o’clock
- d)He said that the film had begun at seven o’clock
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'The film began at seven o’clock,' he said.
a)
He said that the film has begun at seven o’clock
b)
He said that the film was begun at seven o’clock
c)
He told that the film had begun at seven o’clock
d)
He said that the film had begun at seven o’clock
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Alexraj Roy answered |
C
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I told him that he was not working hard.- a)I said to him, “You are not working hard.”
- b)I told to him, “You are not working hard.”
- c)I said, “You are not working hard.”
- d)I said to him, “He is not working hard.”
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I told him that he was not working hard.
a)
I said to him, “You are not working hard.”
b)
I told to him, “You are not working hard.”
c)
I said, “You are not working hard.”
d)
I said to him, “He is not working hard.”
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Talia Odhiambo answered |
The answer is say because it is written in perfect way. because it has figurative language
June said, "It is my car."- a)June said that it is my car.
- b)June said that it is her car.
- c)June said that it was my car.
- d)June said that it was her car.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
June said, "It is my car."
a)
June said that it is my car.
b)
June said that it is her car.
c)
June said that it was my car.
d)
June said that it was her car.
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Sushant Joshi answered |
"I can't believe it's already June! This year is flying by."
Nan said, "I have finished my homework."- a)Nan said that she had finished her homework."
- b)Nan said that she had finished my homework."
- c)Nan said that she has finished her homework."
- d)Nan said that she has finished my homework."
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Nan said, "I have finished my homework."
a)
Nan said that she had finished her homework."
b)
Nan said that she had finished my homework."
c)
Nan said that she has finished her homework."
d)
Nan said that she has finished my homework."
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Aaradhya Sharma answered |
Nan said that she had finished her homework.
Thomas said, "I will go to school next year."- a)Thomas said that he would go to school the year before.
- b)Thomas said that he would go to school the following year.
- c)Thomas said that he would come to school the year before.
- d)Thomas said that he would come to school the year after.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Thomas said, "I will go to school next year."
a)
Thomas said that he would go to school the year before.
b)
Thomas said that he would go to school the following year.
c)
Thomas said that he would come to school the year before.
d)
Thomas said that he would come to school the year after.
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Dhaval pandey answered |
Understanding Reported Speech
When converting direct speech to reported speech, we need to consider a few aspects, including the time reference and pronouns.
Original Statement
- Thomas said, "I will go to school next year."
Key Elements in the Statement
- Speaker: Thomas
- Action: Going to school
- Time Reference: Next year
Converting to Reported Speech
In reported speech, we typically shift the tense and adjust the time references.
Time Reference Adjustment
- "Next year" becomes "the following year" because reported speech refers to a time after the original statement was made.
Options Analysis
Let's analyze the given options:
- a) Thomas said that he would go to school the year before.
- Incorrect because "the year before" implies a past time, which changes the meaning.
- b) Thomas said that he would go to school the following year.
- Correct! This accurately reflects the future intention of going to school at a later time.
- c) Thomas said that he would come to school the year before.
- Incorrect due to the same reasoning as option a and also misuses "come" instead of "go."
- d) Thomas said that he would come to school the year after.
- Incorrect because "the year after" is not the same as "next year" and misuses "come."
Conclusion
The correct conversion of Thomas's statement in reported speech is option b: "Thomas said that he would go to school the following year." This maintains the intended future context while accurately reflecting the shift in time references.
When converting direct speech to reported speech, we need to consider a few aspects, including the time reference and pronouns.
Original Statement
- Thomas said, "I will go to school next year."
Key Elements in the Statement
- Speaker: Thomas
- Action: Going to school
- Time Reference: Next year
Converting to Reported Speech
In reported speech, we typically shift the tense and adjust the time references.
Time Reference Adjustment
- "Next year" becomes "the following year" because reported speech refers to a time after the original statement was made.
Options Analysis
Let's analyze the given options:
- a) Thomas said that he would go to school the year before.
- Incorrect because "the year before" implies a past time, which changes the meaning.
- b) Thomas said that he would go to school the following year.
- Correct! This accurately reflects the future intention of going to school at a later time.
- c) Thomas said that he would come to school the year before.
- Incorrect due to the same reasoning as option a and also misuses "come" instead of "go."
- d) Thomas said that he would come to school the year after.
- Incorrect because "the year after" is not the same as "next year" and misuses "come."
Conclusion
The correct conversion of Thomas's statement in reported speech is option b: "Thomas said that he would go to school the following year." This maintains the intended future context while accurately reflecting the shift in time references.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Vinni said, "I will go to see my grandma tomorrow."- a)Vinni said that she will go to see my grandma tomorrow.
- b)Vinni said, "that she will go to see my grandma tomorrow."
- c)Vinni said that I will go to see my grandma the next day.
- d)Vinni said that she would go to see her grandma the next day.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Vinni said, "I will go to see my grandma tomorrow."
Vinni said, "I will go to see my grandma tomorrow."
a)
Vinni said that she will go to see my grandma tomorrow.
b)
Vinni said, "that she will go to see my grandma tomorrow."
c)
Vinni said that I will go to see my grandma the next day.
d)
Vinni said that she would go to see her grandma the next day.
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
Direct Speech: Vinni said, "I will go to see my grandma tomorrow."
To change this sentence from direct to indirect speech, we need to make the following changes:
Reporting Verb: The reporting verb "said" needs to be changed to "said that."
Pronouns: The pronoun "I" needs to be changed to "she" to match the third person singular pronoun.
Time Expressions: The time expression "tomorrow" needs to be changed to "the next day."
Therefore, the correct option that shows the change from direct to indirect speech is:
D:
Vinni said that she would go to see her grandma the next day.
He said, "I went to school yesterday."- a)He said that he had gone to school yesterday.
- b)He said that he had gone to school the day after.
- c)He said that he had gone to school the previous day.
- d)He said that he had gone to school the next day.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
He said, "I went to school yesterday."
a)
He said that he had gone to school yesterday.
b)
He said that he had gone to school the day after.
c)
He said that he had gone to school the previous day.
d)
He said that he had gone to school the next day.
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Jithin Chakraborty answered |
Explanation:
Direct Speech:
He said, "I went to school yesterday."
Indirect Speech:
He said that he had gone to school the previous day.
Explanation:
- The direct speech states that the action of going to school occurred on the day before the current day.
- In indirect speech, the phrase "yesterday" is changed to "the previous day" to indicate that the action happened one day prior to the day of speaking.
- Therefore, option 'c' is the correct transformation of the given direct speech into indirect speech.
Direct Speech:
He said, "I went to school yesterday."
Indirect Speech:
He said that he had gone to school the previous day.
Explanation:
- The direct speech states that the action of going to school occurred on the day before the current day.
- In indirect speech, the phrase "yesterday" is changed to "the previous day" to indicate that the action happened one day prior to the day of speaking.
- Therefore, option 'c' is the correct transformation of the given direct speech into indirect speech.
“If you don’t keep quite I shall shoot you”, he said to her in a calm voice.- a)He warned her to shoot if she didn’t keep quite calmly.
- b)He said calmly that I shall shoot you if you don’t be quite.
- c)He warned her calmly that he would shoot her if she didn’t keep quite.
- d)Calmly he warned her that be quite or else he will have to shoot her.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“If you don’t keep quite I shall shoot you”, he said to her in a calm voice.
a)
He warned her to shoot if she didn’t keep quite calmly.
b)
He said calmly that I shall shoot you if you don’t be quite.
c)
He warned her calmly that he would shoot her if she didn’t keep quite.
d)
Calmly he warned her that be quite or else he will have to shoot her.
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Maulik Chauhan answered |
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Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Where have you spent your money?' she asked him.- a)She said him where he has spent his money
- b)She told him where he was spent his money
- c)She asked him where he had spent his money
- d)She said him where he was spent his money
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Where have you spent your money?' she asked him.
a)
She said him where he has spent his money
b)
She told him where he was spent his money
c)
She asked him where he had spent his money
d)
She said him where he was spent his money
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To transform the given sentence from direct to indirect narration, we need to follow certain rules. In indirect narration, the verb of the reporting verb changes according to the tense of the reported speech. Additionally, pronouns, adverbs of time and place, and tenses also change.
The correct transformation of the given sentence is:
Direct Speech: "Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
Indirect Speech: She asked him where he had spent his money.
Explanation:
1. The reporting verb "asked" remains the same in the indirect speech.
2. The pronoun "you" changes to "he" in the indirect speech.
3. The adverb of place "where" remains the same in the indirect speech.
4. The verb "have spent" changes to "had spent" in the indirect speech to match the past tense.
Therefore, the correct option is C: She asked him where he had spent his money.
“What did you eat for breakfast today?” The doctor asked the patient.- a)The doctor asked the patient whether he had eaten breakfast that day.
- b)The doctor asked the patient what he had eaten for breakfast that day.
- c)The doctor asked the patient whether he has eaten breakfast that day.
- d)The doctor asked the patient whether he was eaten breakfast that day.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
“What did you eat for breakfast today?” The doctor asked the patient.
a)
The doctor asked the patient whether he had eaten breakfast that day.
b)
The doctor asked the patient what he had eaten for breakfast that day.
c)
The doctor asked the patient whether he has eaten breakfast that day.
d)
The doctor asked the patient whether he was eaten breakfast that day.
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Amrutha Nambiar answered |
Explanation:
Understanding the Question:
The doctor is asking the patient about their breakfast meal.
Analysis of Options:
- Option A is incorrect because it changes the tense of the question.
- Option B is correct as it directly asks about the patient's breakfast.
- Option C is incorrect as it uses the present perfect tense incorrectly.
- Option D is incorrect as it uses the wrong verb form "was eaten."
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, "The doctor asked the patient what he had eaten for breakfast that day."
He said, "I am a man."
- a)He said that he is a man.
- b)He said that he was a man.
- c)He said that I am a man.
- d)He said that I was a man.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
He said, "I am a man."
a)
He said that he is a man.
b)
He said that he was a man.
c)
He said that I am a man.
d)
He said that I was a man.
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Jay Rane answered |
Understanding Reported Speech
When converting direct speech to reported speech, we often need to change the verb tense. The original statement is "He said, 'I am a man.'" Let's analyze the options provided.
Direct Speech
- Original Statement: "I am a man."
- Speaker: He
Choosing the Correct Option
- a) He said that he is a man.
- Incorrect because "is" remains present tense, which does not align with the past tense of "said."
- b) He said that he was a man.
- Correct because "was" is the past tense of "am." This aligns with the shift from present to past when changing direct speech to reported speech.
- c) He said that I am a man.
- Incorrect because it changes the subject from "he" to "I," which alters the original meaning.
- d) He said that I was a man.
- Incorrect for the same reason as option 'c'. It incorrectly changes the subject and tense.
Summary of the Correct Answer
- The correct transformation of the statement maintains the past tense, changing "am" to "was."
- This preserves the meaning while adhering to the rules of reported speech.
In conclusion, option b) He said that he was a man. is the accurate choice as it appropriately reflects the changes needed in tense and pronoun.
When converting direct speech to reported speech, we often need to change the verb tense. The original statement is "He said, 'I am a man.'" Let's analyze the options provided.
Direct Speech
- Original Statement: "I am a man."
- Speaker: He
Choosing the Correct Option
- a) He said that he is a man.
- Incorrect because "is" remains present tense, which does not align with the past tense of "said."
- b) He said that he was a man.
- Correct because "was" is the past tense of "am." This aligns with the shift from present to past when changing direct speech to reported speech.
- c) He said that I am a man.
- Incorrect because it changes the subject from "he" to "I," which alters the original meaning.
- d) He said that I was a man.
- Incorrect for the same reason as option 'c'. It incorrectly changes the subject and tense.
Summary of the Correct Answer
- The correct transformation of the statement maintains the past tense, changing "am" to "was."
- This preserves the meaning while adhering to the rules of reported speech.
In conclusion, option b) He said that he was a man. is the accurate choice as it appropriately reflects the changes needed in tense and pronoun.
He said to me, "I must win this game."- a)He told me that he must win this game.
- b)He told me that he had to win that game.
- c)He told me that he had to win this game.
- d)He told me that he must win that game.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
He said to me, "I must win this game."
a)
He told me that he must win this game.
b)
He told me that he had to win that game.
c)
He told me that he had to win this game.
d)
He told me that he must win that game.
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Jithin Chakraborty answered |
Explanation:
Direct Speech: He said to me, "I must win this game."
Reported Speech: He told me that he had to win that game.
- In reported speech, we need to change the pronouns and verb tenses to fit the context.
- The pronoun "I" changes to "he" in reported speech.
- The modal verb "must" changes to "had to" in reported speech to reflect the past tense.
- "This game" changes to "that game" to indicate a change in perspective.
Therefore, option 'B' is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the meaning of the original statement in reported speech.
Direct Speech: He said to me, "I must win this game."
Reported Speech: He told me that he had to win that game.
- In reported speech, we need to change the pronouns and verb tenses to fit the context.
- The pronoun "I" changes to "he" in reported speech.
- The modal verb "must" changes to "had to" in reported speech to reflect the past tense.
- "This game" changes to "that game" to indicate a change in perspective.
Therefore, option 'B' is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the meaning of the original statement in reported speech.
The employer said to him, “I shall pay your wages tomorrow.”- a)The employer said that he shall pay your wages the next day.
- b)The employer told him that he would pay his wages the next, day.
- c)The employer said that I shall pay my wages the next day.
- d)The employer said that he shall pay his wages the next day.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The employer said to him, “I shall pay your wages tomorrow.”
a)
The employer said that he shall pay your wages the next day.
b)
The employer told him that he would pay his wages the next, day.
c)
The employer said that I shall pay my wages the next day.
d)
The employer said that he shall pay his wages the next day.
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Ajit rana answered |
"Congratulations, you have been offered the job! We are excited to have you join our team. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about the position or the company."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Hello' they said to Jim.- a)They say hello to Jim
- b)They asked hello to Jim
- c)They wished hello to Jim
- d)They told hello to Jim
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Hello' they said to Jim.
a)
They say hello to Jim
b)
They asked hello to Jim
c)
They wished hello to Jim
d)
They told hello to Jim
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Edu Impact answered |
- In indirect narration, greetings like "Hello" are typically converted using verbs such as "greeted" or "wished."
- The given sentence "Hello," they said to Jim is transformed into indirect speech by expressing the action of greeting.
- The words "said" and "asked" do not appropriately convey the meaning of a greeting in indirect narration.
- The given sentence "Hello," they said to Jim is transformed into indirect speech by expressing the action of greeting.
- The words "said" and "asked" do not appropriately convey the meaning of a greeting in indirect narration.
He said to his father, “Please increase my pocket-money.”- a)He told his father, “Please increase the pocket-money”
- b)He pleaded his father to please increase my pocket money.
- c)He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
- d)He asked his father to increase his pocket-money.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
He said to his father, “Please increase my pocket-money.”
a)
He told his father, “Please increase the pocket-money”
b)
He pleaded his father to please increase my pocket money.
c)
He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
d)
He asked his father to increase his pocket-money.
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Rahul Kumar answered |
To convert the reported speech to direct speech, we need to consider the following points:
- The reporting verb "said" should be changed to "told" or "asked" in the reported speech.
- The pronoun "his" should be changed to "my" in the reported speech.
- The phrase "increase my pocket-money" should be changed to "increase his pocket-money" in the reported speech.
Converting the sentence to direct speech:
He said to his father, "Please increase my pocket-money."
The correct options are:
A:
He told his father, "Please increase the pocket-money."
- This option correctly changes the reporting verb to "told" and adjusts the pronoun and phrase accordingly.
B:
He pleaded his father to please increase my pocket money.
- This option does not accurately change the pronoun and phrase. It also uses the incorrect reporting verb "pleaded."
C:
He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
- This option correctly changes the reporting verb to "requested" and adjusts the pronoun and phrase accordingly.
D:
He asked his father to increase his pocket-money.
- This option correctly changes the reporting verb to "asked" and adjusts the pronoun and phrase accordingly.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: He requested his father to increase his pocket-money.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
The boy said, "We'll take your book tomorrow."- a)The boy said that we'll take your book tomorrow.
- b)The boy said that, "they will take their book the next day."
- c)The boy said that they would take her book tomorrow.
- d)The boy said that they would take her book the next day.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
The boy said, "We'll take your book tomorrow."
The boy said, "We'll take your book tomorrow."
a)
The boy said that we'll take your book tomorrow.
b)
The boy said that, "they will take their book the next day."
c)
The boy said that they would take her book tomorrow.
d)
The boy said that they would take her book the next day.
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To change the direct speech to indirect speech, we need to make a few changes:
Direct speech: The boy said, "We'll take your book tomorrow."
Indirect speech: The boy said that they would take her book the next day.
Explanation:
1. Change the pronoun "we" to "they" since the speaker is reporting what someone else said.
2. Change the verb "will" to "would" to indicate that the action is in the future from the perspective of the reported speech.
3. Change the pronoun "your" to "her" to reflect the change in perspective.
Now let's analyze the given options and select the correct one:
A: The boy said that we'll take your book tomorrow.
- Incorrect. The pronoun "we" should be changed to "they" in indirect speech.
B: The boy said that, "they will take their book the next day."
- Incorrect. The given option has changed the subject and the possessive pronoun, which is not correct. The pronoun "they" should be changed to "they" and "their" to "her".
C: The boy said that they would take her book tomorrow.
- Incorrect. The given option has changed the time reference. It should be "the next day" instead of "tomorrow".
D: The boy said that they would take her book the next day.
- Correct. This option follows all the rules of changing the direct speech to indirect speech and maintains the correct pronouns and time reference.
Therefore, the correct option is D: The boy said that they would take her book the next day.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Raju said, "I have many toys."- a)Raju said that "he has many toys."
- b)Raju said that he had many toys.
- c)Raju said that I have many toys.
- d)Raju said that he has many toys.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Raju said, "I have many toys."
Raju said, "I have many toys."
a)
Raju said that "he has many toys."
b)
Raju said that he had many toys.
c)
Raju said that I have many toys.
d)
Raju said that he has many toys.
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Neeraj chauhan answered |
When you report what someone has said, you can use either direct or indirect speech. Direct speech involves quoting the exact words that were spoken, while indirect speech involves reporting what was said without quoting the exact words.
To change from direct to indirect speech, you generally need to make a few changes in the sentence structure. These changes include:
Changing the tense of the verb: If the original statement was made in the present tense, you will need to change the verb to the past tense in the indirect speech.
Changing the pronouns: The pronouns in the indirect speech will usually be adjusted to reflect the point of view of the speaker, rather than the person being quoted.
In this case, the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech are:
b) Raju said that he had many toys.
d) Raju said that he has many toys.
Option b) is correct because it uses the past tense of the verb "have" to indicate that the statement was made in the past. Option d) is also correct because it uses the present tense of the verb "has" to indicate that the statement is still true at the present time.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Anu says, "We live in the heart of the city."- a)Anu says, "that we lived in the heart of the city.
- b)Anu says that they had lived in the heart of the city.
- c)Anu says that they live in the heart of the city.
- d)Anu said that they lived in the heart of the city.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Anu says, "We live in the heart of the city."
Anu says, "We live in the heart of the city."
a)
Anu says, "that we lived in the heart of the city.
b)
Anu says that they had lived in the heart of the city.
c)
Anu says that they live in the heart of the city.
d)
Anu said that they lived in the heart of the city.
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Gunjan Lakhani answered |
To change the given sentence from direct speech to indirect speech, we need to make a few changes. Let's analyze each option to find the correct one.
Option A: Anu says, "that we lived in the heart of the city."
This option is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence. The original sentence does not mention the word "that," so it should not be added in the indirect speech.
Option B: Anu says that they had lived in the heart of the city.
This option is incorrect because it uses the past perfect tense ("had lived") instead of the present tense ("live"). The original sentence is in the present tense, so the indirect speech should also be in the present tense.
Option C: Anu says that they live in the heart of the city.
This option is correct. It maintains the present tense of the original sentence and correctly changes the pronoun "we" to "they" in the indirect speech.
Option D: Anu said that they lived in the heart of the city.
This option is incorrect because it changes the verb tense from present to past. The correct change in verb tense would be to use the present tense ("live") in the indirect speech.
Therefore, the correct option is C: Anu says that they live in the heart of the city.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Does she know Rohit Kumar?' he wanted to know.- a)He wanted to know if she knew Rohit Kumar
- b)He wants to know if she knows Rohit Kumar
- c)He wanted to know that she knew Rohit Kumar
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Does she know Rohit Kumar?' he wanted to know.
a)
He wanted to know if she knew Rohit Kumar
b)
He wants to know if she knows Rohit Kumar
c)
He wanted to know that she knew Rohit Kumar
d)
None of these
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To transform the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the question form into a reported or indirect question. The correct transformation of the given sentence is:
"He wanted to know if she knew Rohit Kumar."
Explanation:
To transform a question into indirect narration, we follow certain rules:
1. The question word 'Does' is changed to 'if' or 'whether'.
2. The subject and the verb are inverted in the indirect question.
3. The question mark is replaced with a period.
Applying these rules to the given sentence, the correct option is A:
"He wanted to know if she knew Rohit Kumar."
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B: "He wants to know if she knows Rohit Kumar" is incorrect as it is in the present tense, while the original sentence is in the past tense.
- Option C: "He wanted to know that she knew Rohit Kumar" is incorrect as it uses the word 'that' instead of 'if' or 'whether' in the indirect question.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "He wanted to know if she knew Rohit Kumar."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Are you British or American?'- a)He asked me whether I was British or American
- b)He asked me was I British or American
- c)British or American, he asked me who am I
- d)He asked me I was British or American
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Are you British or American?'
a)
He asked me whether I was British or American
b)
He asked me was I British or American
c)
British or American, he asked me who am I
d)
He asked me I was British or American
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To transform the given sentence from direct narration to indirect narration, we need to change the question into a reported speech format. The correct transformation is:
Direct narration: "Are you British or American?"
Indirect narration: He asked me whether I was British or American.
Explanation:
1. Identify the reporting verb: The reporting verb in this sentence is "asked."
2. Change the tense: The tense of the verb "asked" remains the same (past tense) in indirect speech.
3. Change the pronouns: The pronoun "you" changes to "me" in indirect speech.
4. Change the question into a statement: The question "Are you British or American?" is changed into a statement by using the conjunction "whether."
5. Change the word order: In indirect speech, the word order changes to subject + verb. Therefore, "I was" comes after "whether."
6. No inverted commas: In indirect speech, we do not use inverted commas.
Therefore, the correct transformation is: He asked me whether I was British or American.
Answer: A
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'I never make mistake,' he said.- a)He told that he would never made a mistake
- b)He said that he will never make a mistake
- c)He asked that he would make a mistake
- d)He said that he never made a mistake
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'I never make mistake,' he said.
a)
He told that he would never made a mistake
b)
He said that he will never make a mistake
c)
He asked that he would make a mistake
d)
He said that he never made a mistake
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Edu Impact answered |
- The original sentence is in direct speech: "I never make mistake," he said.
- In indirect speech, the pronoun "I" changes to "he", and the verb "make" changes to "made" to reflect past tense.
- The sentence structure changes from direct to indirect by removing quotation marks and using "that".
- Option D correctly transforms the sentence: "He said that he never made a mistake."
- In indirect speech, the pronoun "I" changes to "he", and the verb "make" changes to "made" to reflect past tense.
- The sentence structure changes from direct to indirect by removing quotation marks and using "that".
- Option D correctly transforms the sentence: "He said that he never made a mistake."
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Ali said, "Our English teacher is new."- a)Ali said that our English teacher was new.
- b)Ali said that their English teacher was new.
- c)Ali said, "that our English teacher is new."
- d)Ali said that our English teacher is new.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Ali said, "Our English teacher is new."
Ali said, "Our English teacher is new."
a)
Ali said that our English teacher was new.
b)
Ali said that their English teacher was new.
c)
Ali said, "that our English teacher is new."
d)
Ali said that our English teacher is new.
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Anand thakur answered |
"I am going to the store."
A) Ali said that he was going to the store.
B) Ali said that he is going to the store.
C) Ali said that he had gone to the store.
D) Ali said that he is going to go to the store.
E) Ali said that he will go to the store.
The correct options are A and C.
Option A changes the verb "am" to "was" to show a past tense in the indirect speech.
Option C changes the verb "am" to "had gone" to show a past perfect tense in the indirect speech.
A) Ali said that he was going to the store.
B) Ali said that he is going to the store.
C) Ali said that he had gone to the store.
D) Ali said that he is going to go to the store.
E) Ali said that he will go to the store.
The correct options are A and C.
Option A changes the verb "am" to "was" to show a past tense in the indirect speech.
Option C changes the verb "am" to "had gone" to show a past perfect tense in the indirect speech.
John said, "My friend may come tonight."- a)John said that his friend might come tonight.
- b)John said that his friend might come that night.
- c)John said that his friend might go that night.
- d)John said that his friend might go tonight.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
John said, "My friend may come tonight."
a)
John said that his friend might come tonight.
b)
John said that his friend might come that night.
c)
John said that his friend might go that night.
d)
John said that his friend might go tonight.
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Given, John said, "My friend may come tonight."
To convert the reported speech into indirect speech, we need to make the following changes:
1. Change the tense of the verb "may" to "might" as it is a reported statement.
2. Change the pronoun "my" to "his" to reflect John's friend.
3. Change "tonight" to "that night" to maintain the temporal reference.
Therefore, the correct reported speech is: John said that his friend might come that night.
Answer: B
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Madhu said, "We are learning these grammar rules."- a)Madhu said that they were learning these grammar rules.
- b)Madhu said that they were learning those grammar rules.
- c)Madhu said that they are learning those grammar rules.
- d)Madhu said, "that they are learning those grammar rules."
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Madhu said, "We are learning these grammar rules."
Madhu said, "We are learning these grammar rules."
a)
Madhu said that they were learning these grammar rules.
b)
Madhu said that they were learning those grammar rules.
c)
Madhu said that they are learning those grammar rules.
d)
Madhu said, "that they are learning those grammar rules."
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
Direct Speech: Madhu said, "We are learning these grammar rules."
Indirect Speech: Madhu said that they were learning those grammar rules.
The change from direct to indirect speech involves several transformations:
1. Change of pronouns:
- The pronoun "we" in the direct speech is changed to "they" in the indirect speech to reflect the shift from the speaker (Madhu) to the reported speech.
- This change is necessary because when reporting someone else's words, the pronouns need to be adjusted according to the perspective of the reporter.
2. Change of tense:
- The verb "are learning" in the direct speech is changed to "were learning" in the indirect speech.
- This change is necessary because the reported speech is being referred to in the past tense.
3. Change of demonstrative pronoun:
- The demonstrative pronoun "these" in the direct speech is changed to "those" in the indirect speech.
- This change is necessary to reflect the shift from the speaker (Madhu) to the reported speech.
Based on these transformations, option B is the correct answer:
- Madhu said that they were learning those grammar rules.
His father ordered him to go to his room and study- a)His father said, “Go to your room and study.”
- b)His father said to him, “Go and study in your room.”
- c)His father shouted, “Go right now to your study room”
- d)His father said firmly, “Go and study in your room.”
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
His father ordered him to go to his room and study
a)
His father said, “Go to your room and study.”
b)
His father said to him, “Go and study in your room.”
c)
His father shouted, “Go right now to your study room”
d)
His father said firmly, “Go and study in your room.”
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Amrutha Nambiar answered |
The correct answer is a
His father ordered him to go to your room and study.
“Are you alone, my son?” asked a soft voice close behind me.- a)A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.
- b)A soft voice said to me are you alone son.
- c)A soft voice from my back asked If I was alone.
- d)A soft voice behind me asked If I was alone.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
“Are you alone, my son?” asked a soft voice close behind me.
a)
A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.
b)
A soft voice said to me are you alone son.
c)
A soft voice from my back asked If I was alone.
d)
A soft voice behind me asked If I was alone.
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Maya Bajaj answered |
One potential solution to the issue of plastic pollution is to implement stricter regulations and policies on the use and disposal of plastic products. This could include banning or reducing the use of single-use plastics, implementing a system for recycling and reusing plastic materials, and increasing penalties for improper disposal of plastic waste.
Additionally, promoting and incentivizing the use of alternative materials to plastic, such as biodegradable or compostable materials, can help reduce the demand for plastic products and decrease plastic pollution.
Education and awareness campaigns can also play a crucial role in addressing plastic pollution. By educating the public about the environmental impact of plastic waste and providing information on proper disposal methods and alternatives, individuals can make more informed choices and take steps to reduce their plastic consumption.
Furthermore, supporting and investing in research and development of innovative solutions, such as new materials or technologies for plastic recycling, can help find sustainable alternatives to plastic and improve waste management systems.
Lastly, international cooperation and collaboration are essential in tackling plastic pollution. Countries can work together to share best practices, exchange knowledge and technologies, and establish global agreements and initiatives to address plastic pollution on a larger scale.
Additionally, promoting and incentivizing the use of alternative materials to plastic, such as biodegradable or compostable materials, can help reduce the demand for plastic products and decrease plastic pollution.
Education and awareness campaigns can also play a crucial role in addressing plastic pollution. By educating the public about the environmental impact of plastic waste and providing information on proper disposal methods and alternatives, individuals can make more informed choices and take steps to reduce their plastic consumption.
Furthermore, supporting and investing in research and development of innovative solutions, such as new materials or technologies for plastic recycling, can help find sustainable alternatives to plastic and improve waste management systems.
Lastly, international cooperation and collaboration are essential in tackling plastic pollution. Countries can work together to share best practices, exchange knowledge and technologies, and establish global agreements and initiatives to address plastic pollution on a larger scale.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Minu said, "My house is nearby."- a)Minu said, "Her house was nearby."
- b)Minu said that my house is nearby.
- c)Minu said that her house was nearby.
- d)Minu said, "that her house was nearby."
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Minu said, "My house is nearby."
Minu said, "My house is nearby."
a)
Minu said, "Her house was nearby."
b)
Minu said that my house is nearby.
c)
Minu said that her house was nearby.
d)
Minu said, "that her house was nearby."
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Surbhi Shah answered |
"I am going to the store."
a) Minu said that he was going to the store.
b) Minu said that she was going to the store.
c) Minu said that they were going to the store.
d) Minu said that I was going to the store.
a) Minu said that he was going to the store.
b) Minu said that she was going to the store.
c) Minu said that they were going to the store.
d) Minu said that I was going to the store.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Don’t play on the grass, boys,' she said.- a)She told the boys not to play on the grass
- b)She said to the boys not to play on the grass
- c)She asked the boys not to play on the grass
- d)She ordered the boys not to play on the grass
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Don’t play on the grass, boys,' she said.
a)
She told the boys not to play on the grass
b)
She said to the boys not to play on the grass
c)
She asked the boys not to play on the grass
d)
She ordered the boys not to play on the grass
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Vaishnavi Sharma answered |
Sorry, but I'm not able to complete the sentence as you haven't provided the full sentence. Could you please provide the complete sentence?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. Imran said to her, 'Obey your seniors.'- a)Imran said her to obey seniors
- b)Imran advised her to obey her seniors
- c)Seniors should be obeyed he told her
- d)He asked if she obey her seniors
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. Imran said to her, 'Obey your seniors.'
a)
Imran said her to obey seniors
b)
Imran advised her to obey her seniors
c)
Seniors should be obeyed he told her
d)
He asked if she obey her seniors
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
Transformation of the sentence from direct to indirect narration:
When transforming a sentence from direct to indirect narration, we need to make certain changes to the sentence structure and pronouns. In this case, the sentence "Imran said to her, 'Obey your seniors'" can be transformed as follows:
Option B: Imran advised her to obey her seniors
- In indirect narration, the reporting verb "said" is changed to "advised" to convey the meaning of giving advice.
- The pronoun "her" remains unchanged as it represents the same person.
- The pronoun "your" is changed to "her" to maintain the correct reference in indirect narration.
- The word "seniors" remains unchanged as it represents the same group of people.
Therefore, the correct option for transforming the sentence from direct to indirect narration is B - "Imran advised her to obey her seniors."
Transformation of the sentence from indirect to direct narration:
When transforming a sentence from indirect to direct narration, we need to reverse the changes made in the indirect narration. In this case, the sentence "Imran advised her to obey her seniors" can be transformed as follows:
Option B: Imran advised her to obey her seniors
- In direct narration, the reporting verb "advised" is changed to "said" to convey the direct speech.
- The pronoun "her" remains unchanged as it represents the same person.
- The pronoun "her" is changed to "your" to maintain the correct reference in direct narration.
- The word "seniors" remains unchanged as it represents the same group of people.
Therefore, the correct option for transforming the sentence from indirect to direct narration is B - "Imran said to her, 'Obey your seniors.'"
In conclusion, option B is the correct choice for both transforming the sentence from direct to indirect narration and vice versa.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. Peter said to John, 'Why are you so late?'- a)Peter asked John why he was so late
- b)John asked Peter why he was so late
- c)Peter asked John why was he late
- d)John asked Peter why was he late
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. Peter said to John, 'Why are you so late?'
a)
Peter asked John why he was so late
b)
John asked Peter why he was so late
c)
Peter asked John why was he late
d)
John asked Peter why was he late
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Amrutha Nambiar answered |
Direct to Indirect Speech:
In direct speech, the exact words of the speaker are quoted. In indirect or reported speech, the words of the speaker are reported in our own words. To transform a sentence from direct to indirect speech, we need to make certain changes.
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb.
In this sentence, the reporting verb is "said".
Step 2: Identify the reporting clause.
In this sentence, the reporting clause is "to John".
Step 3: Identify the question asked.
The question asked is "Why are you so late?"
Step 4: Make changes in the reporting verb and reporting clause.
In the indirect speech, the reporting verb changes according to the mood of the sentence. If the sentence is an interrogative sentence, the reporting verb changes to "asked". The reporting clause changes to "why he was so late".
Therefore, the correct option is option A - Peter asked John why he was so late.
Indirect to Direct Speech:
To transform a sentence from indirect to direct speech, we need to make certain changes.
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb.
In this sentence, the reporting verb is "asked".
Step 2: Identify the reporting clause.
In this sentence, the reporting clause is "to Peter".
Step 3: Identify the question asked.
The question asked is "why he was so late".
Step 4: Make changes in the reporting verb and reporting clause.
In the direct speech, the reporting verb changes according to the mood of the sentence. If the sentence is an interrogative sentence, the reporting verb changes to "said". The reporting clause changes to "Why are you so late?"
Therefore, the correct option is option B - John asked Peter why he was so late.
In direct speech, the exact words of the speaker are quoted. In indirect or reported speech, the words of the speaker are reported in our own words. To transform a sentence from direct to indirect speech, we need to make certain changes.
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb.
In this sentence, the reporting verb is "said".
Step 2: Identify the reporting clause.
In this sentence, the reporting clause is "to John".
Step 3: Identify the question asked.
The question asked is "Why are you so late?"
Step 4: Make changes in the reporting verb and reporting clause.
In the indirect speech, the reporting verb changes according to the mood of the sentence. If the sentence is an interrogative sentence, the reporting verb changes to "asked". The reporting clause changes to "why he was so late".
Therefore, the correct option is option A - Peter asked John why he was so late.
Indirect to Direct Speech:
To transform a sentence from indirect to direct speech, we need to make certain changes.
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb.
In this sentence, the reporting verb is "asked".
Step 2: Identify the reporting clause.
In this sentence, the reporting clause is "to Peter".
Step 3: Identify the question asked.
The question asked is "why he was so late".
Step 4: Make changes in the reporting verb and reporting clause.
In the direct speech, the reporting verb changes according to the mood of the sentence. If the sentence is an interrogative sentence, the reporting verb changes to "said". The reporting clause changes to "Why are you so late?"
Therefore, the correct option is option B - John asked Peter why he was so late.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'I don’t speak Italian,' she said.- a)She said that he did not speak Italian
- b)She said that she did not speak Italian
- c)She said that he does not speak Italian
- d)She told that I do not speak Italian
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'I don’t speak Italian,' she said.
a)
She said that he did not speak Italian
b)
She said that she did not speak Italian
c)
She said that he does not speak Italian
d)
She told that I do not speak Italian
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Rahul Kumar answered |
To transform the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the verb tense and pronouns according to the rules of indirect speech. Let's analyze the options provided and choose the correct one.
Option A: She said that he did not speak Italian.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" to "he", which is incorrect. The correct pronoun should be "she" as it refers to the person speaking.
- Therefore, option A is incorrect.
Option B: She said that she did not speak Italian.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" to "she", which is correct. The pronoun should refer to the person speaking.
- The tense of the verb "speak" is changed to "did not speak" to match the past tense in indirect speech.
- Therefore, option B is the correct transformation of the given sentence into indirect narration.
Option C: She said that he does not speak Italian.
- This option changes the tense of the verb "speak" to "does not speak", which is incorrect. The correct tense in indirect speech is past tense.
- Therefore, option C is incorrect.
Option D: She told that I do not speak Italian.
- This option changes the reporting verb "said" to "told", which is incorrect. The correct reporting verb for this sentence is "said".
- Therefore, option D is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct option that shows the transformation of the given sentence into indirect narration is option B: She said that she did not speak Italian.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'Where is your sister?' she asked me.- a)She asked me where my sister was
- b)She enquired me where his sister was
- c)She told him where my sister was
- d)She said him where my sister is
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'Where is your sister?' she asked me.
a)
She asked me where my sister was
b)
She enquired me where his sister was
c)
She told him where my sister was
d)
She said him where my sister is
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
Transformation of Sentence:
Option A:
- This option correctly transforms the sentence into indirect narration.
- The question mark is replaced with a full stop.
- The word order is changed, and the reported speech is introduced with a reporting verb "asked".
- The pronoun "your" is changed to "my" to match the speaker's perspective.
Option B:
- This option is incorrect because it changes the pronoun "your" to "his" instead of "my".
- The reporting verb "enquired" is not appropriate for this sentence.
Option C:
- This option is incorrect as it changes the reporting verb "asked" to "told", which changes the meaning of the sentence.
- The pronoun "me" is changed to "him", which is not correct as the question was asked to the speaker.
Option D:
- This option is incorrect as it uses the reporting verb "said" instead of "asked", which changes the meaning of the sentence.
- The pronoun "me" is changed to "him", which is not correct as the question was asked to the speaker.
- The word order is incorrect, and the verb "is" should be changed to "was" to match the reported speech.
Therefore, the correct transformation of the sentence into indirect narration is option A: She asked me where my sister was.
The sentence "Where is your sister?" she asked me can be transformed into indirect narration in the following ways:
Option A:
She asked me where my sister was.
- This option correctly transforms the sentence into indirect narration.
- The question mark is replaced with a full stop.
- The word order is changed, and the reported speech is introduced with a reporting verb "asked".
- The pronoun "your" is changed to "my" to match the speaker's perspective.
Option B:
She enquired me where his sister was.
- This option is incorrect because it changes the pronoun "your" to "his" instead of "my".
- The reporting verb "enquired" is not appropriate for this sentence.
Option C:
She told him where my sister was.
- This option is incorrect as it changes the reporting verb "asked" to "told", which changes the meaning of the sentence.
- The pronoun "me" is changed to "him", which is not correct as the question was asked to the speaker.
Option D:
She said him where my sister is.
- This option is incorrect as it uses the reporting verb "said" instead of "asked", which changes the meaning of the sentence.
- The pronoun "me" is changed to "him", which is not correct as the question was asked to the speaker.
- The word order is incorrect, and the verb "is" should be changed to "was" to match the reported speech.
Therefore, the correct transformation of the sentence into indirect narration is option A: She asked me where my sister was.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Mother said, "He buys books."- a)Mother said that, "he buys books."
- b)Mother said that he buys books.
- c)Mother said that I bought books.
- d)Mother said that he bought books.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Mother said, "He buys books."
Mother said, "He buys books."
a)
Mother said that, "he buys books."
b)
Mother said that he buys books.
c)
Mother said that I bought books.
d)
Mother said that he bought books.
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Indu Gupta answered |
The correct option that shows the change from direct to indirect speech is option D: "Mother said that he bought books."
Explanation:
To change a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech, we need to follow certain rules:
1. The reporting verb (said) is changed to the past tense.
2. The pronouns and possessive adjectives are changed to reflect the change in the subject.
3. The verb tense may also change depending on the context.
In this case, the sentence in direct speech is "He buys books." Let's analyze how the different options change this sentence to indirect speech:
A: "Mother said that, 'he buys books.'" - This option does not change the tense of the verb "buys" to reflect the past tense. It also includes the comma inside the quotation marks, which is incorrect.
B: "Mother said that he buys books." - This option correctly changes the reporting verb to the past tense ("said") and keeps the verb tense the same as in the direct speech. However, to convert it to indirect speech, the verb tense should be changed to reflect the past tense.
C: "Mother said that I bought books." - This option changes the subject from "he" to "I," which is incorrect as it doesn't maintain the original meaning of the sentence.
D: "Mother said that he bought books." - This option correctly changes the reporting verb to the past tense and changes the verb tense to reflect the past tense. It maintains the original meaning of the sentence, making it the correct option.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: "Mother said that he bought books."
Jim said, "I work here every day."- a)Jim said that he worked here yesterday."
- b)Jim said that he worked there everyday."
- c)Jim said that he worked here everyday."
- d)Jim said that he worked everyday."
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Jim said, "I work here every day."
a)
Jim said that he worked here yesterday."
b)
Jim said that he worked there everyday."
c)
Jim said that he worked here everyday."
d)
Jim said that he worked everyday."
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation:
The given sentence is reported speech, where Jim is stating something that he said in the past. We need to convert the reported speech into indirect speech by changing the verb tense and pronouns accordingly.
Let's analyze each option:
A: Jim said that he worked here yesterday.
- This option changes the meaning of the original sentence as it specifies that Jim only worked there yesterday, not every day. Therefore, it is incorrect.
B: Jim said that he worked there every day.
- This option correctly changes the pronoun "here" to "there" as it is reported speech. Additionally, it maintains the correct verb tense by using "worked" instead of "work." So, this is the correct answer.
C: Jim said that he worked here every day.
- This option maintains the correct verb tense but incorrectly keeps the pronoun "here" instead of changing it to "there." Therefore, it is incorrect.
D: Jim said that he worked every day.
- This option removes the location reference "here" from the original sentence. Since the original sentence mentioned "here," it should be included in the reported speech as well. So, this option is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Jim said that he worked there every day.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. She said, 'I shall come in a few minutes.'- a)She said he will come
- b)She said that she would come in a few minutes
- c)She said I will come
- d)I will come he said
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. She said, 'I shall come in a few minutes.'
a)
She said he will come
b)
She said that she would come in a few minutes
c)
She said I will come
d)
I will come he said
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Rahul Kumar answered |
To transform the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the tense, pronouns, and some words to make the reported speech more appropriate.
Direct speech: She said, "I shall come in a few minutes."
Indirect speech: She said that she would come in a few minutes.
Explanation:
Step 1: Change the reporting verb
- "Said" becomes "said that"
Step 2: Change the pronouns
- "I" becomes "she"
- "She" remains the same
Step 3: Change the tense
- "Shall" becomes "would"
Step 4: Add reporting words
- In this case, no additional reporting words are needed.
Therefore, the correct transformation of the given sentence into indirect narration is option B: "She said that she would come in a few minutes."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. He said, 'I like this song.'- a)He said that he would like this song
- b)He said that he liked that song
- c)He said that he would like that song
- d)He said that he will like this song
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. He said, 'I like this song.'
a)
He said that he would like this song
b)
He said that he liked that song
c)
He said that he would like that song
d)
He said that he will like this song
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Freak Artworks answered |
To transform the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the pronouns and verb tenses according to the rules of indirect speech. Let's analyze each option to determine the correct transformation:
A: He said that he would like this song.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" in the reported speech to "he" in the indirect speech, which is correct.
- However, it does not change the verb tense of "like" to the past tense, which is required in indirect speech. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
B: He said that he liked that song.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" in the reported speech to "he" in the indirect speech, which is correct.
- It also changes the verb tense of "like" to the past tense, which is required in indirect speech. Therefore, this option is correct.
C: He said that he would like that song.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" in the reported speech to "he" in the indirect speech, which is correct.
- However, it uses the future modal verb "would" instead of the past tense of "like," which is not appropriate in this context. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
D: He said that he will like this song.
- This option changes the pronoun "I" in the reported speech to "he" in the indirect speech, which is correct.
- However, it uses the present tense "will like" instead of the past tense of "like," which is not appropriate in indirect speech. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
Based on the analysis above, the correct transformation of the given sentence into indirect narration is option B: He said that he liked that song.
Mary says, "I am coming here."- a)Mary says that she is coming there.
- b)Mary says that she is coming here.
- c)Mary says that she was coming there.
- d)Mary says that she was coming here.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Mary says, "I am coming here."
a)
Mary says that she is coming there.
b)
Mary says that she is coming here.
c)
Mary says that she was coming there.
d)
Mary says that she was coming here.
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Divyansh Basu answered |
"I am looking forward to the weekend, I could use some relaxation and time to recharge."
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. 'How old is your mother?' he asked.- a)He asked how old her mother was
- b)She asked how old his mother was
- c)I asked how old your mother was
- d)She asked how your mother is now
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. 'How old is your mother?' he asked.
a)
He asked how old her mother was
b)
She asked how old his mother was
c)
I asked how old your mother was
d)
She asked how your mother is now
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Dr Manju Sen answered |
To convert the given sentence into indirect narration, we need to change the question from direct speech to indirect speech.
The given sentence in direct speech is: "How old is your mother?" he asked.
To convert it into indirect speech, we need to follow these steps:
1. Identify the reporting verb: The reporting verb in this sentence is "asked".
2. Identify the reporting verb tense: The reporting verb tense is past tense because "asked" is in the past form.
3. Change the pronoun: Since the speaker is asking the question to someone else, we need to change the pronoun accordingly. In this case, "your" will be changed to "her".
4. Change the word order: In indirect speech, the word order of the sentence changes. The question word "how" comes before the verb "old" and the subject "mother".
Based on these rules, the correct option that shows the transformation of the sentence into indirect narration is:
A: He asked how old her mother was.
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.Q. Where are you going?- a)She asked where I was going
- b)She asked am I going anywhere
- c)She enquired was I going anywhere
- d)She asked was I going anywhere
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct option that shows transfermation of the following sentences in to indirect narration and viceverse.
Q. Where are you going?
a)
She asked where I was going
b)
She asked am I going anywhere
c)
She enquired was I going anywhere
d)
She asked was I going anywhere
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Direct Speech: Where are you going?
Conversion into Indirect Speech: She asked where I was going.
Explanation:
To convert a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech, we need to make the following changes:
1. Replace the question mark with a full stop.
2. Use reporting verb (asked, enquired, etc.) to introduce the reported speech.
3. Change the pronouns and verb tense according to the rules of indirect speech.
In this case, the correct conversion is option A: She asked where I was going.
Option Analysis:
A: She asked where I was going - This is the correct conversion of the sentence from direct to indirect speech.
B: She asked am I going anywhere - The pronoun and verb tense are incorrect.
C: She enquired was I going anywhere - The reporting verb "enquired" is not appropriate in this context.
D: She asked was I going anywhere - The pronoun and verb tense are incorrect.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
She said to him, “Why don’t you go today?”- a)She asked him why he did not go that day.
- b)She said to him why he don’t go that day.
- c)She asked him not to go that day.
- d)She asked him why he did not go today.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
She said to him, “Why don’t you go today?”
a)
She asked him why he did not go that day.
b)
She said to him why he don’t go that day.
c)
She asked him not to go that day.
d)
She asked him why he did not go today.
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To convert the reported speech into indirect speech, we need to make the necessary changes to the verb tense, pronouns, and adverbs. Let's analyze each option and determine which one correctly represents the reported speech.
Option A:
She asked him why he did not go that day.
- This option correctly uses the past tense "did not go" to report the original statement. It also changes the pronoun "you" to "him" and uses the adverb "that" to refer to the specific day mentioned in the original statement. Therefore, option A is correct.
Option B:
She said to him why he don't go that day.
- This option incorrectly uses the present tense "don't go" instead of the past tense to report the original statement. It should be "didn't go" to maintain the past tense. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
Option C:
She asked him not to go that day.
- This option changes the meaning of the original statement. It implies that she asked him not to go on that particular day, rather than questioning why he didn't go. Therefore, option C is incorrect.
Option D:
She asked him why he did not go today.
- This option uses the word "today" instead of "that day." It does not accurately report the original statement. Therefore, option D is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A:
She asked him why he did not go that day.
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Hari said, "We have a class today."- a)Hari said that we have a class today.
- b)Hari said, "that they have a class today."
- c)Hari said that they had a class that day.
- d)Hari said that they have a class this day.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Select the correct options that show the change from the direct to the indirect speech.
Hari said, "We have a class today."
Hari said, "We have a class today."
a)
Hari said that we have a class today.
b)
Hari said, "that they have a class today."
c)
Hari said that they had a class that day.
d)
Hari said that they have a class this day.
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To convert direct speech to indirect speech, we need to make the necessary changes in verb tense, pronouns, adverbs, and time expressions. Let's analyze the options given:
A: Hari said that we have a class today.
- In this option, the verb tense remains the same, but it should be changed to the past tense in indirect speech.
- The correct pronoun to use is "they" instead of "we" as we are reporting Hari's words.
- The time expression "today" should also be changed to reflect the past.
B: Hari said, "that they have a class today."
- This option includes quotation marks that are not necessary in indirect speech.
- The verb tense remains the same, but it should be changed to the past tense in indirect speech.
- The pronoun "they" is correct, but the time expression should be changed to reflect the past.
C: Hari said that they had a class that day.
- This option correctly changes the verb tense to the past tense.
- The pronoun "they" is used correctly to report Hari's words.
- The time expression is changed to reflect the past.
D: Hari said that they have a class this day.
- This option does not change the verb tense to the past tense.
- The pronoun "they" is used correctly, but the time expression should be changed to reflect the past.
Therefore, the correct option that shows the change from the direct to the indirect speech is C: Hari said that they had a class that day.
“Why are you looking through the key hole ?” I said.- a)I asked him why he was looking through the key hole.
- b)I said to him why he is looking through the key hole.
- c)I said to him that why he was looking through the key hole.
- d)I asked you why you are looking through the key hole.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
“Why are you looking through the key hole ?” I said.
a)
I asked him why he was looking through the key hole.
b)
I said to him why he is looking through the key hole.
c)
I said to him that why he was looking through the key hole.
d)
I asked you why you are looking through the key hole.
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Rahul Kumar answered |
The correct answer is option A: "I asked him why he was looking through the key hole." Let's break down the explanation into bullet points for better clarity:
- The original sentence is in direct speech, where the speaker is directly quoting the words of the person being addressed.
- To convert the sentence into indirect speech, we need to report the statement rather than quoting it directly.
- In indirect speech, we usually use reporting verbs like "asked," "said," or "told" to introduce the reported speech.
- We also need to change the pronouns and verb tenses accordingly in indirect speech.
- Let's analyze the given options to understand why option A is the correct choice:
Option A: I asked him why he was looking through the key hole.
- This option correctly uses the reporting verb "asked" to introduce the reported speech.
- The pronouns "you" and "I" are changed to "him" and "I" respectively to match the indirect speech.
- The verb tense "are" is changed to "were" to match the past tense in the indirect speech.
- The reported speech "why he was looking through the key hole" is also correctly reported without any changes.
Option B: I said to him why he is looking through the key hole.
- This option uses the reporting verb "said" but does not follow the correct structure of indirect speech.
- The pronouns "you" and "I" are changed, but the verb tense remains in the present tense ("is"), which is incorrect.
- The reported speech "why he is looking through the key hole" should be changed to "why he was looking through the key hole" to match the past tense in indirect speech.
Option C: I said to him that why he was looking through the key hole.
- This option uses the reporting verb "said" but adds an unnecessary "that" before the reported speech.
- The pronouns "you" and "I" are changed, but the verb tense remains in the present tense ("was"), which is incorrect.
- The reported speech "why he was looking through the key hole" is correctly reported, but the unnecessary "that" should be removed.
Option D: I asked you why you are looking through the key hole.
- This option correctly changes the pronouns "you" and "I" to "him" and "I" respectively.
- However, the verb tense "are" remains in the present tense, which is incorrect for indirect speech.
- The reported speech "why you are looking through the key hole" should be changed to "why he was looking through the key hole" to match the past tense in indirect speech.
Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it accurately represents the given sentence in indirect speech with the appropriate pronoun changes and verb tense adjustments.
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