CDS II English II Direct/Indirect Speech II 18-02-2019 for CDS & Defence Exams

Question 1

In this section, direct speech sentences are given and you are required to find the correct indirect speech sentence of the same. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

"Have you come from Japan?" said the shopkeeper to the tourist.

Question 2

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

Pinky said, "What a beautiful vase!"

Question 3

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

The man said to me, “I have been looking for her everywhere.”

Question 4

Direction: 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 as your answer.

She said, ”Please pass me the keys. I cannot walk much.”

She requested him ____________

Question 5

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

The teacher said to the students, 'Be quiet and listen to my words”.

Question 6

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

He said, "I have often told you not to waste your time."

Question 7

In this section, direct speech sentences are given and you are required to find the correct indirect speech sentence of the same. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

He said, "Where shall I be this time next year?"

Question 8

Change the given sentence from direct speech to indirect speech:

“How long does the journey take” my co-passenger asked me.

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.

The son said to his father reverently, “Do you expect me to have ever done this sort of a mean thing?”

Question 10

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.

“Don’t hang upon me, young man, I do not like flatterers”, said the officer to his secretary.