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 16
Easy
Vikas said, "I have been working on this data model since morning."
A Vikas said that he was working on this data model since morning.
B Vikas said that he had been working on that data model since morning.
C Vikas said that he has been working on that data model since morning.
D Vikas told that he had been working on this data model since morning.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Vikas said that he had been working on that data model since morning.
Question 17
Easy
The meteorologist said, "It may rain heavily tonight."
A The meteorologist said that it may rain heavily that night.
B The meteorologist said that it might rain heavily tonight.
C The meteorologist said that it might rain heavily that night.
D The meteorologist predicted that it would rain heavily tonight.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The meteorologist said that it might rain heavily that night.
Question 18
Hard
Sneha said, "I have prepared the draft, and I will share it shortly."
A Sneha said that she had prepared the draft and she will share it shortly.
B Sneha said that she prepared the draft and she will share it shortly.
C Sneha said that she had prepared the draft and that she would share it shortly.
D Sneha told that I had prepared the draft and would share it shortly.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sneha said that she had prepared the draft and that she would share it shortly.
Question 19
Easy
Anita said, "I am meeting the project director today."
A Anita said that she was meeting the project director that day.
B Anita said that she is meeting the project director today.
C Anita said that she had been meeting the project director that day.
D Anita told that she was meeting the project director today.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Anita said that she was meeting the project director that day.
Question 20
Moderate
The receptionist asked the visitor if he had booked an appointment in advance.
A The receptionist told the visitor, "Did you booked an appointment in advance?"
B The receptionist said to the visitor, "Had you booked an appointment in advance?"
C The receptionist asked the visitor, "If you have booked an appointment in advance?"
D The receptionist said to the visitor, "Have you booked an appointment in advance?"
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The receptionist said to the visitor, "Have you booked an appointment in advance?"