Here is the compilation of all previous year question of Direct and Indirect Speech | Narration with answers.
Question:1) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Priya advised me not to go to school the next day.
Options:
1) “Don’t go to school next day” Priya said to me.
2) “Don’t go to school tomorrow” Priya said to me.
3) Priya said, “Will you not go to school tomorrow?”
4) Priya told me that, “Don’t go to school tomorrow.”
Correct Answer: “Don’t go
to school tomorrow” Priya said to me.
Question:2)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
The teacher said, “The Earth revolves around the
sun.”
Options:
1) The teacher said that the Earth is being revolving around the sun.
2) The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the sun.
3) The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun.
4) The teacher said that the Earth had been revolving around the sun.
Correct Answer: The teacher
said that the Earth revolves around the sun.
Question:3)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
I said to my friends, “let us go to a picnic for a
change”.
Options:
1) I asked my friends if they would go to a picnic for a change.
2) I asked my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
3) I permitted my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
4) I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.
Correct Answer: I suggested to my
friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.
Question:4) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Nisha said to Swati, ” Will you help me in my
project just now?”
Options:
1) Nisha told Swati whether she will help her in her project just now.
2) Nisha asked Swati if she would help her in her project just then.
3) Nisha questioned to Swati that will you help me in my project just now.
4) Nisha asked to Swati that will she help her in her work just now.
Correct Answer: Nisha asked
Swati if she would help her in her project just then.
Question:5) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Ram said to Rohan, “Don’t run so fast.”
Options:
1) Ram advised Rohan don’t run so fast.
2) Ram asked Rohan why is he running so fast.
3) Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast.
4) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.
Correct Answer: Ram told Rohan
not to run so fast.
Question:6)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
“Do you want some more chocolates?” asked my
cousin.
Options:
1) My cousin asked me if I want some more chocolates.
2) My cousin said to me if I wanted some more chocolates.
3) My cousin asked me that I wanted some more chocolates.
4) My cousin asked me whether I wanted some more chocolates.
Correct Answer: My cousin asked
me whether I wanted some more chocolates.
Question:7) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
He said, “I saw a snake here.”
Options:
1) He said that he had seen a snake there.
2) He said that he saw a snake here.
3) He said that he saw a snake there.
4) He said that he had seen a snake.
Correct Answer: He said that he
had seen a snake there.
Question:8)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Rohan said, “Where shall I be this time next month”
Options:
1) Rohan contemplated where shall he be that time the following month.
2) Rohan asked that where should be that time next month.
3) Rohan wondered where he should be that time the next month.
4) Rohan wondered where he would be that time the following month.
Correct Answer: Rohan wondered where
he would be that time the following month.
Question:9) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[10-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Rashmi said to me, “Where is the telephone
exchange”?
Options:
1) Rashmi asked me that where the telephone exchange was.
2) Rashmi asked me where the telephone exchange was.
3) Rashmi asked me where was the telephone exchange.
4) Rashmi wanted to know where the telephone exchange was.
Correct Answer: Rashmi asked me
where the telephone exchange was.
Question:10) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The foreman said to his workers “I cannot pay you
higher wages.”
Options:
1) The foreman warned his workers that he cannot pay them higher wages.
2) The foreman told his workers that he could not pay them higher wages.
3) The foreman told his workers that they could not be paid higher wages.
4) The foreman forbid his workers to pay higher wages.
Correct Answer: The foreman
told his workers that he could not pay them higher wages.
Question:11)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
“I don’t know the answer. Do you”? She asked.
Options:
1) She asked me if I knew the answer which she didn’t.
2) She said that she didn’t know the answer and did I know it.
3) She said that she didn’t know the answer and asked me if i did.
4) She told that she was not knowing the answer but wondered if I know.
Correct Answer: She said that
she didn’t know the answer and asked me if i did.
Question:12) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
Neha said, “Need I write a letter?”
Options:
1) Neha asked if she have to write a letter.
2) Neha asked if she had been writing a letter.
3) Neha asked of writing a letter.
4) Neha asked if she had to write a letter.
Correct Answer: Neha asked if
she had to write a letter.
Question:13) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[12-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The teacher said to the student, “Have you brought your lunch?”
Options:
1) The student was asked by the teacher about bringing his lunch.
2) The teacher asked the student if he would be bringing his lunch.
3) The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.
4) The teacher asked the student if he has brought his lunch.
Correct Answer: The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.
Question:14) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was told.
Options:
1) Rajesh ordered his driver “Do as you are told”.
2) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as I told you”.
3) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you are told”.
4) Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you were told”.
Correct Answer: Rajesh said to his driver “Do as you are told”.
Question:15) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
He said, “Let it rain I have to go.”
Options:
1) He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
2) He said that rain can’t stop him to go out.
3) He exclaimed that let it rain but he will go.
4) He said that he can’t go just because it is raining.
Correct Answer: He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
Question:16) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The old man said, “Thanks I shall never forget this kindness, Ankit.”
Options:
1) The old man applauded Ankit for his kindness and he shall never forget
Ankit.
2) The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his
kindness.
3) Ankit was being thanked by the old man for his kindness towards an old man.
4) The old man said thank you to Ankit for his kindness.
Correct Answer: The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.
Question:17) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Gopal’s mother reminded him to take his wallet.
Options:
1) “Are you going to take your wallet or not?” said Gopal to his mother.
2) “Don’t forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
3) Gopal’s mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?
4) “Here is your wallet Gopal” said his mother.
Correct Answer: “Don’t forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
Question:18) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
The principal said, “Be quiet, girls.”
Options:
1) The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet.
2) The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
3) The principal urged the girls to be quiet.
4) The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
Correct Answer: The principal urged the girls to be quiet.
Question:19) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
Mother said, “Will you tell me what it means, Pritam?”
Options:
1) Mother asked Pritam if he will tell her what it meant.
2) Mother asked Pritam that he would tell her what it meant.
3) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant.
4) Mother asked Pritam that he will tell her what it meant.
Correct Answer: Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her what it meant.
Question:20) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
He said to the dentist, “I have a toothache.”
Options:
1) He told the dentist that I have a toothache.
2) He told the dentist that he had gotten a toothache.
3) He told the dentist that he had a toothache.
4) He told the dentist that I have a gotten toothache.
Correct Answer: He told the dentist that he had a toothache.
Question:21) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
The spectators said, “Bravo! Good hit, Jay!”
Options:
1) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.
2) The spectators applauded Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
3) The spectators applaud Jay for his good hit.
4) The spectators applaud Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
Correct Answer: The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.
Question:22) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The accused said to the judge, “Let me meet my children before I die, sir.”
Options:
1) The accused requests the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
2) The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
3) The accused begs the judge to allow him to meet his children before he dies.
4) The accused begged the judge to let him meet his children before he dies.
Correct Answer: The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
Question:23) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Akash said, “Mahesh has gone home.”
Options:
1) Akash said that Mahesh has gone home.
2) Akash said then Mahesh had gone home.
3) Akash said then Mahesh has gone home.
4) Akash said that Mahesh had gone home.
Correct Answer: Akash said that Mahesh had gone home.
Question:24) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
My grandfather said to the visitor, “Who are you? Where do you come from?”
Options:
1) My grandfather enquired the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
2) My grandfather enquires the visitor who he was and where he came from.
3) My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from.
4) My grandfather enquires the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
Correct Answer: My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from.
Question:25) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The accused said to the judge, “Let me meet my children before I die, sir.”
Options:
1) The accused requests the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
2) The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
3) The accused begs the judge to allow him to meet his children before he dies.
4) The accused begged the judge to let him meet his children before he dies.
Correct Answer: The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
Question:26) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
Ajay said to my sister, “It’s wonderful!”
Options:
1) Ajay tells my sister that it’s wonderful.
2) Ajay tells to my sister that it was wonderful.
3) Ajay told my sister that it was wonderful.
4) Ajay told to my sister that it’s being wonderful.
Correct Answer: Ajay told my sister that it was wonderful.
Question:27)In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
My mother said to my father, “I am very busy now.”
Options:
1) My mother told my father that I am very busy now.
2) My mother told my father that she is very busy then.
3) My mother told my father that she was very busy then.
4) My mother told my father that I was very busy now.
Correct Answer: My mother told my father that she was very busy then.
Question:28) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
“What time does the flight arrive?” she asked the receptionist.
Options:
1) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.
2) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive.
3) She asked the receptionist when does the flight arrive.
4) She asked the receptionist what was going to be the time for the flights
arrival.
Correct Answer: She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.
Question:29) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
My father said to the stranger, “Where do you live?”
Options:
1) My father asked the stranger where he lives.
2) My father asked the stranger where he has been living.
3) My father asked where he lives to the stranger.
4) My father asked the stranger where he lived.
Correct Answer: My father asked the stranger where he lived.
Question:30) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
The trainee asked his boss, “Shall I email this letter again, Sir?”
Options:
1) The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again.
2) The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again,
sir.
3) The trainee asked his boss politely if he shall email that letter again,
sir.
4) The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.
Correct Answer: The trainee asked his boss politely if he should email that letter again.
Question:31) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-1]
The visitor said, “Is your mother at home?”
Options:
1) The visitor asked me is my mother at home.
2) The visitor asked to me whether my mother was at home.
3) The visitor asked to me is my mother at home.
4) The visitor asked me whether my mother was at home.
Correct Answer: The visitor asked me whether my mother was at home.
Question:32) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-2]
“Ooh! what a dirty child!” said my aunt.
Options:
1) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child.
2) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child is very dirty.
3) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty.
4) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a dirty child it is.
Correct Answer: My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the child was very dirty.
Question:33) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-3]
The teacher said, “Nobody can solve the problem.”
Options:
1) The teacher said that nobody can solve the problem.
2) The teacher said that nobody should solve the problem.
3) The teacher said that somebody can solve the problem.
4) The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.
Correct Answer: The teacher said that nobody could solve the problem.
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