Direct and Indirect Speech Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In the questions below, sentences are given in direct/indirect speech. From the options provided, select the one that correctly expresses each sentence in indirect/direct speech.

Question 1

Easy

The tourist said to the guide, "Could you show me the way to the museum?"

A The tourist asked the guide whether could he show the way to the museum.

B The tourist asked the guide that could he show him the way to the museum.

C The tourist told the guide if he could show me the way to the museum.

D The tourist asked the guide if he could show him the way to the museum.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The tourist asked the guide if he could show him the way to the museum.

Question 2

Moderate

The officer asked the clerk why he had delayed the dispatch of the file.

A The officer said to the clerk, "Why had you delayed the dispatch of the file?"

B The officer said to the clerk, "Why have you delay the dispatch of the file?"

C The officer asked the clerk, "Why you delayed the dispatch of the file?"

D The officer said to the clerk, "Why did you delay the dispatch of the file?"

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The officer said to the clerk, "Why did you delay the dispatch of the file?"

Question 3

Moderate

The players said, "Hurrah! We have won the championship!"

A The players exclaimed with joy that they had won the championship.

B The players exclaimed with joy that they have won the championship.

C The players exclaimed that hurrah they had won the championship.

D The players said happily that they won the championship.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The players exclaimed with joy that they had won the championship.

Question 4

Easy

Rohan said, "I work in a software company in Bengaluru."

A Rohan said that he works in a software company in Bengaluru.

B Rohan said that he worked in a software company in Bengaluru.

C Rohan said that he had worked in a software company in Bengaluru.

D Rohan says that he worked in a software company in Bengaluru.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rohan said that he worked in a software company in Bengaluru.

Question 5

Easy

Rahul said to his teacher, "Good morning, sir!"

A Rahul told his teacher that it was a good morning.

B Rahul respectfully wished his teacher good morning.

C Rahul said to his teacher good morning respectfully.

D Rahul exclaimed that good morning sir to his teacher.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Rahul respectfully wished his teacher good morning.