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 6
Moderate
The mentor said, "We must respect our national heritage."
A The mentor said that they would have to respect their national heritage.
B The mentor said that we must respect our national heritage.
C The mentor said that they had to respect their national heritage.
D The mentor told that we had to respect our national heritage.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The mentor said that we must respect our national heritage.
Question 7
Moderate
My father said, "I go for a brisk morning walk every day."
A My father told that he goes for a brisk morning walk every day.
B My father said that he goes for a brisk morning walk every day.
C My father said that he had gone for a brisk morning walk every day.
D My father said that he went for a brisk morning walk every day.
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

My father said that he goes for a brisk morning walk every day.
Question 8
Hard
Meera said, "While I was reading, my brother was playing the violin."
A Meera said that while I was reading, my brother was playing the violin.
B Meera said that while she was reading, her brother was playing the violin.
C Meera said that while she had been reading, her brother had been playing the violin.
D Meera told that while she was reading, her brother played the violin.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Meera said that while she was reading, her brother was playing the violin.
Question 9
Moderate
Suresh said, "I will be attending the leadership summit at this time tomorrow."
A Suresh told that he was attending the leadership summit at that time the next day.
B Suresh said that he will be attending the leadership summit at that time tomorrow.
C Suresh said that he would be attending the leadership summit at this time the next day.
D Suresh said that he would be attending the leadership summit at that time the next day.
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Suresh said that he would be attending the leadership summit at that time the next day.
Question 10
Moderate
The doctor said to the patient, "Do not consume sugary drinks."
A The doctor advised the patient not to consume sugary drinks.
B The doctor advised the patient to not consume sugary drinks.
C The doctor forbade the patient not to consume sugary drinks.
D The doctor said the patient that he should not consume sugary drinks.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The doctor advised the patient not to consume sugary drinks.