Direct and Indirect Speech - Verbal Ability Questions and Answers

1.

I'll say to my friends, "I have started learning computer."

A. I'll tell my friends that I had started learning computer.

B. I'll tell my friends that I learn computer.

C. I'll tell my friends that I have started learning computer.

D. I'll tell my friends that I am learning computer.

Answer

Answer :

Option C

2.

The father warned his son that he should be beware of him.

A. The father warned his son, "beware of him !"

B. The father warned his son, "Watch that chap !"

C. The father warned his son, "Be careful about him."

D. The father warned his son, "Don't fall into the trap."

Answer

Answer :

Option A

3.

"I love chocolate," said Angeline.

A. Angeline said that she loved chocolate.

B. Angeline said she loves chocolate.

C. Angeline says she loved chocolate.

D. Angeline said that she loves chocolate.

Answer

Answer :

Option A

4.

Ruby requested me to lend her Rs. 1000 the next day.

A. Ruby said to me, "Please lend me Rs. 1000 the next day."

B. Ruby said to me, "Please lend her Rs. 1000 the next day."

C. Ruby said to me, "Please lend her Rs. 1000 tomorrow."

D. Ruby said to me, "Please lend me Rs. 1000 tomorrow."

Answer

Answer :

Option D

5.

The priest said, "May God pardon this sinner !"

A. The priest prayed that God would pardon this sinner.

B. The priest prayed that God might pardon that sinner.

C. The priest prayed if God will pardon that sinner.

D. The priest said that God might pardon the sinner.

Answer

Answer :

Option B

Verbal Ability - Direct and Indirect Speech

I'll say to my friends, "I have started learning computer."

Answer :

The father warned his son that he should be beware of him.

Answer :

"I love chocolate," said Angeline.

Answer :

Ruby requested me to lend her Rs. 1000 the next day.

Answer :

The priest said, "May God pardon this sinner !"

Answer :