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 11
Moderate
The judge said to the witness, "Speak the absolute truth without fear."
A The judge requested the witness to speak the absolute truth without fear.
B The judge said to the witness to speak the absolute truth without fear.
C The judge ordered that the witness should speak the absolute truth without fear.
D The judge commanded the witness to speak the absolute truth without fear.
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The judge commanded the witness to speak the absolute truth without fear.
Question 12
Easy
Neha said, "I will submit the assignment the day after tomorrow."
A Neha told that she had submitted the assignment in two days' time.
B Neha said that she will submit the assignment the day after tomorrow.
C Neha said that she would submit the assignment the day after tomorrow.
D Neha said that she would submit the assignment in two days' time.
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Neha said that she would submit the assignment in two days' time.
Question 13
Moderate
The saint said to the devotee, "May God bless you with good health."
A The saint prayed that God might bless the devotee with good health.
B The saint wished the devotee that God may bless him with good health.
C The saint prayed for the devotee that God blessed him with good health.
D The saint told the devotee that God might bless you with good health.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The saint prayed that God might bless the devotee with good health.
Question 14
Moderate
The tourist exclaimed with wonder that it was a very magnificent monument.
A The tourist said, "What a magnificent monument was it!"
B The tourist said, "How it is a magnificent monument!"
C The tourist said, "Is it a magnificent monument!"
D The tourist said, "What a magnificent monument it is!"
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The tourist said, "What a magnificent monument it is!"
Question 15
Easy
Varun said to his colleague, "Please lend me your presentation notes."
A Varun requested his colleague to lend him his presentation notes.
B Varun requested his colleague to please lend him his presentation notes.
C Varun ordered his colleague to lend him his presentation notes.
D Varun said to his colleague to lend him his presentation notes.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Varun requested his colleague to lend him his presentation notes.