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 36
Moderate
She said, "What a beautiful painting this is!"
A She exclaimed with wonder that what a beautiful painting it was.
B She exclaimed with wonder that that was a very beautiful painting.
C She said that this was a very beautiful painting.
D She exclaimed that that is a very beautiful painting.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

She exclaimed with wonder that that was a very beautiful painting.
Question 37
Moderate
She asked me whether I knew the way to the railway station.
A She asked to me, "Are you knowing the way to the railway station?"
B She said to me, "Do you know the way to the railway station?"
C She said to me, "Did you know the way to the railway station?"
D She said, "Do I know the way to the railway station?"
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

She said to me, "Do you know the way to the railway station?"
Question 38
Hard
He said, "If I had enough resources, I would support the local orphanage."
A He told that if I had enough resources, I would support the local orphanage.
B He said that if he had enough resources, he would support the local orphanage.
C He said that if he had had enough resources, he would have supported the local orphanage.
D He said that if he has enough resources, he will support the local orphanage.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

He said that if he had enough resources, he would support the local orphanage.
Question 39
Moderate
The supervisor said to the clerk, "Haven't you verified the audit ledger yet?"
A The supervisor told the clerk whether he hasn't verified the audit ledger yet.
B The supervisor asked the clerk that if he had not verified the audit ledger yet.
C The supervisor asked the clerk if he hadn't verified the audit ledger yet.
D The supervisor inquired the clerk why he had not verified the audit ledger yet.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The supervisor asked the clerk if he hadn't verified the audit ledger yet.
Question 40
Moderate
The passenger requested the conductor to reserve a window seat for him.
A The passenger asked, "Will you reserve a window seat for him?"
B The passenger said to the conductor, "Reserve a window seat for him."
C The passenger told the conductor, "You must reserve a window seat for me."
D The passenger said to the conductor, "Please reserve a window seat for me."
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The passenger said to the conductor, "Please reserve a window seat for me."