Narration SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-1

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Narration SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-1

Instruction: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the direct or indirect change.

Q1. “Everything is going to be alright,” said the doctor.

(A) The doctor said that everything are going to be alright.
(B) The doctor said that everything is going to be alright.
(C) The doctor said that everything will be alright.
(D) The doctor said that everything was going to be alright.

Answer: The doctor said that everything was going to be alright.

Explanation: (a)The doctor said that everything are going to be alright. (Incorrect Tense) (b)The doctor said that everything is going to be alright. (Incorrect Tense) (c)The doctor said that everything will be alright. (Incorrect Tense) (d)The doctor said that everything was going to be alright. (Correct)

Q2. “Is he alright now?” I asked my neighbour’s wife about her husband, Mr. Gulyani.

(A) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband was alright then.

(B) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband is alright now.

(D) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband had become alright then.

Answer: I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband was alright then.

Explanation: (a) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband was alright then. (Correct) (b) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband is alright now. (Incorrect Tense) (c) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if your husband will be alright now. (Incorrect Tense) (d) I asked Mrs. Gulyani, my neighbour’s wife, if her husband had become alright then. (Incorrect Tense)

Q3. “Read the instructions before you start making the dish,” Deepa’s mother said to her.

(A) Deepa’s mother told to her to read the instructions before you start making the dish.
(B) Deepa’s mother told her to read the instructions before you had made the dish.

(D) Deepa’s mother said her to read the instructions before she start making the dish.

Answer: Deepa’s mother told her to read the instructions before she started making the dish.

Explanation:(c) Deepa’s mother told her to read the instructions before she started making the dish. (Correct) (a) Deepa’s mother told to her to read the instructions before you start making the dish. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Deepa’s mother told her to read the instructions before you had made the dish. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Deepa’s mother said her to read the instructions before she start making the dish.(Incorrect Tense)

Q4. “Whom did you see at the shopping mall today?” I asked my daughter.

(A) I asked my daughter who she has seen at the shopping mall today.

(B) I asked my daughter that whom did she saw at the shopping mall that day.

(D) I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the shopping mall that day.

Answer: I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the shopping mall that day.

Explanation: (d) I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the shopping mall that day. (Correct) (a) I asked my daughter who she has seen at the shopping mall today. (Incorrect Tense) (b) I asked my daughter that whom did she saw at the shopping mall that day. (Incorrect Tense) (c) I asked my daughter that whom she saw at the shopping mall on that day. (Incorrect Tense)

Q5. The teacher said, “Man is mortal.”

(A) The teacher said that men were mortal.
(B) The teacher instructed that man was mortal.
(C) The teacher said that man was mortal.
(D) The teacher said that man is mortal.

Answer: The teacher said that man is mortal.

Explanation: (d)The teacher said that man is mortal. (Correct) (a) The teacher said that men were mortal. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The teacher instructed that man was mortal. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The teacher said that man was mortal. (Incorrect Tense)

Q6. “Is the door closed?” Alka asked Tarun.

(A) Alka asked Tarun is the door close.
(B) Alka asked Tarun if the door is closed.
(C) Alka asked Tarun whether she closed the door.
(D) Alka asked Tarun whether the door was closed.

Answer: Alka asked Tarun whether the door was closed.

Explanation: d) Alka asked Tarun whether the door was closed. (Correct) (a) Alka asked Tarun is the door close. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Alka asked Tarun if the door is closed. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Alka asked Tarun whether she closed the door. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)

Q7. “How beautiful she is!” said Betty.

(A) Betty exclaimed with joy how beautiful she is.
(B) Betty exclaimed with joy she is very beautiful.
(C) Betty exclaimed with joy how beautiful she was.
(D) Betty exclaimed with joy that she was very beautiful.

Answer: Betty exclaimed with joy that she was very beautiful.

Explanation:( d) Betty exclaimed with joy that she was very beautiful. (Correct) (a) Betty exclaimed with joy how beautiful she is. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Betty exclaimed with joy she is very beautiful. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Betty exclaimed with joy how beautiful she was. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)

Q8. I’ll see you later,” she said.

(A) She said that she will be able to see you later.
(B) She said that she will see you later.
(C) She said that she would be seeing me later.
(D) She said that she would see me later.

Answer: She said that she would see me later.

Explanation: (d) She said that she would see me later. (Correct) (a) She said that she will be able to see you later. (Incorrect Tense) (b) She said that she will see you later. (Incorrect Tense) (c) She said that she would be seeing me later. (Incorrect Tense)

Q9. “I will work hard to get the first rank in class,” said Rohan.

(A) Rohan said that he should work hard to get the first rank in class.

(B) Rohan said that he could work hard to get the first rank in class.

(D) Rohan said that he would work hard to get the first rank in class.

Answer: Rohan said that he would work hard to get the first rank in class.

Explanation: (d)Rohan said that he would work hard to get the first rank in class. (Correct) (a) Rohan said that he should work hard to get the first rank in class. (Incorrect Modal) (b) Rohan said that he could work hard to get the first rank in class. (Incorrect Modal) (c) Rohan said that he ought to work hard to get the first rank in class. (Incorrect Modal)

Q10. Sneha said to me, “I was watching TV.”

(A) Sneha told me that she was watching TV.
(B) Sneha said to me that I was watching TV.
(C) Sneha told me that she had been watching TV.
(D) Sneha told me that I was watching TV.

Answer: Sneha told me that she had been watching TV.

Explanation: (c) Sneha told me that she had been watching TV. (Correct) (a) Sneha told me that she was watching TV. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Sneha said to me that I was watching TV. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Sneha told me that I was watching TV. (Incorrect Tense)

Q11. The policeman said, “It is clear that this is the work of a professional robber.

(A) The policeman said that It had been clearly the work of a professional robber.

(B) The policeman said it was clear that is the work of a professional robber.

(D) The policeman said that it must be clear that this was the work of a professional robber.

Answer: The policeman said that it was clear that that was the work of a professional robber.

Explanation: (c)The policeman said that it was clear that that was the work of a professional robber. (Correct) (a) The policeman said that it had been clearly the work of a professional robber. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The policeman said it was clear that is the work of a professional robber. (Incorrect Tense) (d) The policeman said that it must be clear that this was the work of a professional robber. (Incorrect use of modal)

Q12. Raj said to his friend, “Please help me in this task.”

(A) Raj ordered his friend to help him in this task
(B) Raj threatened his friend to help him in this task
(C) Raj said to his friend please help me in this task
(D) Raj requested his friend to help him in that task

Answer: Raj requested his friend to help him in that task

Explanation: (d) Raj requested his friend to help him in that task (Correct) (a) Raj ordered his friend to help him in this task (Incorrect reporting verb) (b) Raj threatened his friend to help him in this task (Incorrect reporting verb) (c) Raj said to his friend please help me in this task (Incorrect reporting verb)

Q13. The professor said to the media persons, “From our research we have come to the conclusion that there is life on that planet.”

(A) The professor told to the media persons that from your research you have come to the conclusion that there is life on that planet.

(B) The professor informed the media persons that from our research we have come to the conclusion that there had been life on that planet.

(C) The professor said to the media persons that from their research they had come to the conclusion that there was life on that planet.

(D) The professor said to the media persons from our research you had come to the conclusion that there was life on that planet

Answer: The professor said to the media persons that from their research they had come to the conclusion that there was life on that planet.

Explanation: (c)The professor said to the media persons that from their research they had come to the conclusion that there was life on that planet. (Correct) (a) The professor told to the media persons that from your research you have come to the conclusion that there is life on that planet. (Incorrect Tense) (b)The professor informed the media persons that from our research we have come to the conclusion that there had been life on that planet. (Incorrect Tense) (d) The professor said to the media persons from our research you had come to the conclusion that there was life on that planet. (Incorrect Pronouns used)

Q14. Kamal said, “I have done my work.”

(A) Kamal said I have done my work.
(B) Kamal said that he has done his work.
(C) Kamal said that I have done my work.
(D) Kamal said that he had done his work.

Answer: Kamal said that he had done his work.

Explanation: (d) Kamal said that he had done his work. (Correct) (a) Kamal said I have done my work. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Kamal said that he has done his work. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Kamal said that I have done my work. (Incorrect Tense)

Q15. The French scientist said, “I want to study how bees and wasps find their way home.”

(A) The French scientist said that he wants to study how bees and wasps found your way home.

(B) The French scientist said that I want to study how bees and wasps found their way home.

(D) The French scientist said that he wanted to study how bees and wasps found their way home.

Answer: The French scientist said that he wanted to study how bees and wasps found their way home.

Explanation: (d)The French scientist said that he wanted to study how bees and wasps found their way home. (Correct) (a) The French scientist said that he wants to study how bees and wasps found your way home. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The French scientist said that I want to study how bees and wasps found their way home. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The French scientist said that I wanted to study how bees and wasps find their way home. (Incorrect Tense)

Q16. The counter clerk asked the visitor, “What is your name?”

(A) The counter clerk asks the visitor your name.
(B) The counter clerk asked the visitor his name.
(C) The counter clerk is asking the visitor your name.
(D) The counter clerk has asked the visitor his name.

Answer: The counter clerk asked the visitor his name.

Explanation: (b) The counter clerk asked the visitor his name. (Correct) (a) The counter clerk asks the visitor your name. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The counter clerk is asking the visitor your name. (Incorrect Tense) (d) The counter clerk has asked the visitor his name. (Incorrect Tense)

Q17. “Alas, I have broken my brother’s watch!” said he.

(A) He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken his brother’s watch.

(B) He exclaimed with sorrow that he has broken his brother’s watch.

(D) He exclaimed with sorrow that he may have broken his brother’s watch.

Answer: He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken his brother’s watch.

Explanation: (a) He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken his brother’s watch. (Correct) (b) He exclaimed with sorrow that he has broken his brother’s watch. (Incorrect Tense) (c) He exclaimed with sorrow I have broken my brother’s watch. (Incorrect Tense) (d) He exclaimed with sorrow that he may have broken his brother’s watch. (Incorrect Tense)

Q18. Kruti asked Gopal, “Have you heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge?”

(A) Kruti asked Gopal if they have heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge.

(B) Kruti asked Gopal if you have hear the news about the inauguration of the new bridge.

(D) Kruti asked to Gopal you have heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge.

Answer: Kruti asked Gopal if he had heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge.

Explanation: (c) Kruti asked Gopal if he had heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge. (Correct) (a) Kruti asked Gopal if they have heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Kruti asked Gopal if you have hear the news about the inauguration of the new bridge. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Kruti asked to Gopal you have heard the news about the inauguration of the new bridge. (Incorrect Tense)

Q19. “I live in Mumbai,” she said.

(A) She says that she was living in Mumbai.
(B) She said that she had been living in Mumbai.
(C) She said that she has been living in Mumbai.
(D) She said that she lived in Mumbai.

Answer: She said that she lived in Mumbai.

Explanation: (d) She said that she lived in Mumbai. (Correct) (a) She says that she was living in Mumbai. (Incorrect Tense) (b) She said that she had been living in Mumbai. (Incorrect Tense) (c) She said that she has been living in Mumbai. (Incorrect Tense)

Q20. He said to me, “It was raining all day.”

(A) He told me it was raining all day.
(B) He told me it has been raining all day.
(C) He told me it is raining all day.
(D) He told me that it had been raining all day.

Answer: He told me that it had been raining all day.

Explanation: (d) He told me that it had been raining all day. (Correct) (a) He told me it was raining all day. (Incorrect Tense) (b) He told me it has been raining all day. (Incorrect Tense) (c) He told me it is raining all day. (Incorrect Tense)

Q21. Nelson said, “I was playing cricket.”

(A) Nelson said that he was playing cricket.
(B) Nelson said that he had been playing cricket.
(C) Nelson said I was playing cricket.
(D) Nelson said that I was playing cricket.

Answer: Nelson said that he had been playing cricket.

Explanation: (a) Nelson said that he was playing cricket. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Nelson said that he had been playing cricket. (Correct) (c) Nelson said I was playing cricket. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Nelson said that I was playing cricket. (Incorrect Tense)

Q22. The gardener said to the children, “Please do not pluck any flowers.”

(A) The gardener requested the children not to pluck any flowers.

(B) The gardener told to the children to kindly not pluck any flowers.

(C) The gardener ordered the children to not pluck any flowers.
(D) The gardener requested to the children please do not pluck any flowers.

Answer: The gardener requested the children not to pluck any flowers.

Explanation: (a)The gardener requested the children not to pluck any flowers. (Correct) (b) The gardener told to the children to kindly not pluck any flowers. (Incorrect reporting verb) (c) The gardener ordered the children to not pluck any flowers. (Incorrect reporting verb) (d) The gardener requested to the children please do not pluck any flowers. (Incorrect use of the preposition ‘of’)

Q23. “I like having South Indian breakfast,” said Arun to the receptionist.

(A) Arun tells the receptionist that he has liked South Indian breakfast.

(B) Arun told the receptionist that he liked having South Indian breakfast.

(D) Arun told the receptionist that he will like South Indian breakfast.

Answer: Arun told the receptionist that he liked having South Indian breakfast.

Explanation: (b) Arun told the receptionist that he liked having South Indian breakfast. (Correct) (a) Arun tells the receptionist that he has liked South Indian breakfast. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Arun is telling the receptionist that he likes South Indian breakfast. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Arun told the receptionist that he will like South Indian breakfast. (Incorrect Tense)

Q24. “Where did the children leave their record books?” the sports coach asked the class prefect.

(A) The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children leave their record books.

(B) The sports coach asked the class prefect where have the children left their record books.

(D) The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children are leaving their record books.

Answer: The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books.

Explanation: (c)The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books. (Correct) (a) The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children leave their record books. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The sports coach asked the class prefect where have the children left their record books. (Incorrect Tense) (d) The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children are leaving their record books. (Incorrect Tense)

Q25. Mother said to Megha, “Leave for your office now.”

(A) Mother told Megha to leave for your office now.
(B) Mother said to Megha leave for her office then.
(C) Mother told to Megha to leave for her office now.
(D) Mother told Megha to leave for her office then.

Answer: Mother told Megha to leave for her office then.

Explanation: (d) Mother told Megha to leave for her office then. (Correct) (a) Mother told Megha to leave for your office now. (Incorrect Pronoun) (b) Mother said to Megha leave for her office then. (Incorrect reporting verb) (c) Mother told to Megha to leave for her office now. (Incorrect use of the preposition ‘to’)

Q26. The policeman said to the Inspector, “I arrested a man who broke the window of a car.”

(A) The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man who broke the window of a car.

(B) The policeman told the inspector that he arrested a man who broke the window of a car.

(D) The policeman told the inspector that I arrested a man who broke the window of a car.

Answer: The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man who had broken the window of a car.

Explanation: (c)The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man who had broken the window of a car. (Correct) (a)The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man who broke the window of a car. (Incorrect Tense) (b)The policeman told the inspector that he arrested a man who broke the window of a car. (Incorrect) (d)The policeman told the inspector that I arrested a man who broke the window of a car. (Incorrect Tense)

Q27. His father said to him, “I cannot allow you to waste my hard-earned money.’

(A) His father told him that he cannot allow you to waste his hard-earned money.

(B) His father told him that I cannot allow you to waste my hard-earned money.

(D) His father told him that he could not allow you to waste his hard-earned money.

Answer: His father told him that he could not allow him to waste his hard-earned money.

Explanation: (c) His father told him that he could not allow him to waste his hard-earned money. (Correct) (a) His father told him that he cannot allow you to waste his hard-earned money. (Incorrect Tense) (b) His father told him that I cannot allow you to waste my hard-earned money. (Incorrect Tense) (d) His father told him that he could not allow you to waste his hard-earned money. (Incorrect pronoun)

Q28. Sam said, “Pa, I am a big boy now and don’t need to drink milk.”

(A) Sam told his father that he was a big boy then and didn’t need to drink milk.

(B) Sam told his father that I would be a big boy now and won’t need to drink milk.

(D) Sam told his father that I am a big boy now and don’t need to drink milk.

Answer: Sam told his father that he was a big boy then and didn’t need to drink milk.

Explanation: (a)Sam told his father that he was a big boy then and didn’t need to drink milk. (Correct) Sam told his father that I would be a big boy now and won’t need to drink milk. (Incorrect Tense) Sam told his father that he is a big boy now and don’t need to drink milk. (Incorrect Tense) Sam told his father that I am a big boy now and don’t need to drink milk. (Incorrect Tense)

Q29. “Let’s not have non-vegetarian meals in summer,” Aruna said to her son.

(A) Aruna will suggest to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer.

(B) Aruna suggested to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer.

(D) Aruna suggesting to her son that we should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer.

Answer: Aruna suggested to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer.

Explanation: (a) Aruna will suggest to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Aruna suggested to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer. (Correct) (c) Aruna has been suggesting to her son that they should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Aruna suggesting to her son that we should not have non-vegetarian meals in summer. (Incorrect pronoun)

Q30. I said to the bank manager, “I have forgotten my account number.”

(A) I told the bank manager that I had forgotten my account number.

(B) I said to the bank manager that I have forgotten his account number.

(D) I informed the bank manager that I forgot the account number

Answer: I told the bank manager that I had forgotten my account number.

Explanation: (a) I told the bank manager that I had forgotten my account number. (Correct) (b) I said to the bank manager that I have forgotten his account number. (Incorrect Tense) (c) I said to the bank manager that he had forgotten his account number. (Incorrect reporting verb) (d) I informed the bank manager that I forgot the account number. (Incorrect Tense)

Q31. “I am going to walk to the market to check which shops are open,” said Anant.

(A) Anant said that he was going to walk to the market to check which shops were open.

(B) Anant said that he is going to walk to the market to check which shops were open.

(D) Anant said that he will be going to walk to the market to check which shops were open.

Answer: Anant said that he was going to walk to the market to check which shops were open.

Explanation: (a) Anant said that he was going to walk to the market to check which shops were open. (Correct) (b) Anant said that he is going to walk to the market to check which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Anant said that he went for a walk to the market to check which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Anant said that he will be going to walk to the market to check which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense)

Q32. Netra says that the flowers look beautiful.

(A) Netra says, “The flowers looks beautiful.”
(B) Netra said, “The flowers are looking beautiful.”
(C) Netra says, “The flowers look beautiful.”
(D) Netra says, “The flower have looked beautiful.”

Answer: Netra says, “The flowers look beautiful.”

Explanation: (a) Netra says, “The flowers looks beautiful.” (Incorrect form of the verb) (b) Netra said, “The flowers are looking beautiful.” (Incorrect reporting verb) (c) Netra says, “The flowers look beautiful.” (Correct) (d) Netra says, “The flower have looked beautiful.” (Incorrect Tense)

Q33. They said that they would issue the certificate the following week.

(A) They said, “They issued the certificate the following week.”
(B) They said, “They are issuing the certificate the next week.”
(C) They said, “Could we issue the certificate the following week?”

(D) They said, “We will issue the certificate next week.”

Answer: They said, “We will issue the certificate next week.”

Explanation: a. They said, “They issued the certificate the following week.” (Incorrect Tense) b. They said, “They are issuing the certificate the next week.” (Incorrect Tense) c. They said, “Could we issue the certificate the following week?” (Incorrect use of modal) d. They said, “We will issue the certificate next week.” (Correct)

Q34. He said to his sister, “Please help me with my homework.”

(A) His sister told him that he should help her with her homework.

(B) He requested his sister to help him with his homework.
(C) His sister was asked by her brother that she should help him with his homework.

(D) He told his sister that she should help him with his homework.

Answer: He requested his sister to help him with his homework.

Explanation: a. His sister told him that he should help her with her homework. (Incorrect use of modal) b. He requested his sister to help him with his homework. (Correct) c. His sister was asked by her brother that she should help him with his homework. (Incorrect sentence structure) d. He told his sister that she should help him with his homework. (Incorrect use of modal)

Q35. Dr. Chanda said, “I will definitely write about this case in the medical journal.”

(A) Dr. Chanda said that I will definitely write about this case in the medical journal.

(B) Dr. Chanda said that she will definitely write about this case in the medical journal.

(D) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely be writing about this case in the medical journal.

Answer: Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely write about that case in the medical journal.

Explanation: (c) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely write about that case in the medical journal. (Correct) (a) Dr. Chanda said that I will definitely write about this case in the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Dr. Chanda said that she will definitely write about this case in the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely be writing about this case in the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense)

Q36. The yoga instructor said to us, “Doing yoga daily will help you to develop a healthy mind and body.”

(A) The yoga instructor said to us that daily yoga will help us to develop a healthy mind and body.

(B) The yoga instructor was told them that daily yoga would help them to develop a healthy mind and body.

(D) The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily would help us to develop a healthy mind and body.

Answer: The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily would help us to develop a healthy mind and body.

Explanation: (d) The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily would help us to develop a healthy mind and body. (Correct) (a) The yoga instructor said to us that daily yoga will help us to develop a healthy mind and body. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The yoga instructor was told them that daily yoga would help them to develop a healthy mind and body. (Use of ‘was’ is unnecessary) (c) The yoga instructor said to us that doing daily yoga will be helping us to develop a healthy mind and body. (Incorrect Tense)

Q37. Anju said to Vijaya, “You can stay with us whenever you are in Delhi.”

(A) Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever she was in Delhi.

(B) Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever you were in Delhi.

(D) Anju told Vijaya that you can stay with us whenever you are in Delhi.

Answer: Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever she was in Delhi.

Explanation: (a) Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever she was in Delhi.(correct) (b) Anju told Vijaya that she could stay with them whenever you were in Delhi. (incorrect ‘you were’) (c) Anju told Vijaya that she can stay with us whenever she is in Delhi. (incorrect tense) (d) Anju told Vijaya that you can stay with us whenever you are in Delhi. (incorrect tense)

Q38. She said to her friend, “Will you take my dog for a walk?”

(A) She asked her friend that if she will take her dog for a walk.
(B) She asked her friend will she take her dog for a walk.
(C) She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk.
(D) She asked to her friend if she would take my dog for a walk.

Answer: She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk.

Explanation: (c) She asked her friend if she would take her dog for a walk. (correct) (a) She asked her friend that if she will take her dog for a walk. (incorrect ‘that and tense ) (b) She asked her friend will she take her dog for a walk. (Meaning changed) (d) She asked to her friend if she would take my dog for a walk. (‘to’ is incorrect)

Q39. My friends say that many young people are very active on social media now.

(A) My friends say, “Many young people were very active on social media now.”

(B) My friends said, “Many young people were very active on social media then.”

(D) My friends are saying, “Many young people are very active on social media then.”

Answer: My friends say, “Many young people are very active on social media now.”

Explanation: (c). My friends say, “Many young people are very active on social media now.”(correct) (a) My friends say, “Many young people were very active on social media now.”(incorrect tense) (b). My friends said, “Many young people were very active on social media then.” (incorrect reported verb, tense, and then ) (d). My friends are saying, “Many young people are very active on social media then.” (incorrect reported verb and then)

Q40. The students asked the teacher where they could find the information for their project.

(A) The students said to the teacher, “Where can you find the information for our project?”

(B) The students asked the teacher, “Where can we find the information for our project?”

(D) The teacher said to the students, “I will tell you where you can find the information for your project.”

Answer: The students asked the teacher, “Where can we find the information for our project?”

Explanation: (b) The students asked the teacher, “Where can we find the information for our project?” (correct). (c) The teacher said to the students, “Where you can find the information for your project.” (incorrect subject and verb) (d) The teacher said to the students, “I will tell you where you can find the information for your project.” (incorrect subject) (a) The students said to the teacher, “Where can you find the information for our project?(incorrect subject)”

Q41. Neil Armstrong said, “It’s a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.”

(A) Neil Armstrong said that a small step for man can be giant leap for mankind.

(B) Neil Armstrong had said that a small step for man is a giant leap for mankind.

(D) Neil Armstrong says that was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.

Answer: Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.

Explanation: (c) Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.(correct) (a) Neil Armstrong said that a small step for man can be giant leap for mankind. (wrong verb) (b) Neil Armstrong had said that a small step for man is a giant leap for mankind.(incorrect reporting verb) (d) Neil Armstrong says that was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.(incorrect reporting verb)

Q42. The watchman said, “I did not see anyone last night.”

(A) The watchman said that he had not seen anyone the previous night.

(B) The watchman said that he did not see anyone last night.
(C) The watchman said that he did not saw anyone the previous night.

(D) The watchman said that I had not seen anyone last night.

Answer: The watchman said that he had not seen anyone the previous night.

Explanation: (a) The watchman said that he had not seen anyone the previous night. (correct) (b) The watchman said that he did not see anyone last night. (incorrect tense) (c) The watchman said that he did not saw anyone the previous night.(incorrect tense and verb) (d) The watchman said that I had not seen anyone last night.( incorrect usage of I and last night)

Q43. “I love Bollywood music,” Deepu said to Reena.

(A) Deepu told Reena that he loved Bollywood music.
(B) Deepu will say to Reena that he loved Bollywood music.
(C) Deepu says to Reena that he loves Bollywood music.
(D) Deepu had told Reena that he loved Bollywood music.

Answer: Deepu told Reena that he loved Bollywood music.

Explanation: (a) Deepu told Reena that he loved Bollywood music.(correct) (b) Deepu will say to Reena that he loved Bollywood music. (incorrect reporting verb) (c) Deepu says to Reena that he loves Bollywood music.(incorrect reporting verb and tense) (d) Deepu had told Reena that he loved Bollywood music. (incorrect reporting verb)

Q44. “Madam, please watch this program on our folk songs,” says Sitab.

(A) Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk songs.

(B) Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folksongs.

(D) Sitab said to Madam to watch the program on our folk songs.

Answer: Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folksongs.

Explanation: (a) Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk songs. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk songs. (Correct) (c) Sitab asks Madam have you watched the program on their folk songs. (Incorrect sentence structure) (d) Sitab said to Madam to watch the program on our folk songs. (Incorrect reporting verb)

Q45. She told the car mechanic that her car was giving very low mileage.

(A) The car mechanic said to her, “Your car is giving very low mileage.”

(B) She said to the car mechanic, “Her car has been giving very low mileage.”

(D) She asked the car mechanic, “Why is my car giving very low mileage?”

Answer: She said to the car mechanic, “My car is giving very low mileage.”

Explanation: (a) The car mechanic said to her, “Your car is giving very low mileage.” (Incorrect Pronoun) (b) She said to the car mechanic, “Her car has been giving very low mileage.” (Incorrect Tense) (c) She said to the car mechanic, “My car is giving very low mileage.” (Correct) (d) She asked the car mechanic, “Why is my car giving very low mileage?” (Incorrect Sentence Structure)

Q46. My niece said, “I have decided to take coaching in badminton.”

(A) My niece told me that she had decided to take coaching in badminton.

(B) My niece told that I have decided to take coaching in badminton.

(C) My niece said she is deciding to take coaching in badminton.
(D) My niece said she will decide to take coaching in badminton.

Answer: My niece told me that she had decided to take coaching in badminton.

Explanation: (a) My niece told me that she had decided to take coaching in badminton. (Correct) (b) My niece told that I have decided to take coaching in badminton. (Incorrect Tense) (c) My niece said she is deciding to take coaching in badminton. (Incorrect Tense) (d) My niece said she will decide to take coaching in badminton. (Incorrect Tense)

Q47. The plumber told Ranjit that he had fixed the leaking tap.

(A) The plumber told to Ranjit, “He had fixed the leaking tap.”
(B) The plumber told Ranjit, “Had he fixed the leaking tap?”
(C) The plumber said to Ranjit, “You had fix the leaking tap.”
(D) The plumber said to Ranjit, “I have fixed the leaking tap.”

Answer: The plumber said to Ranjit, “I have fixed the leaking tap.”

Explanation: (d)The plumber said to Ranjit, “I have fixed the leaking tap.” (Correct) (a) The plumber told to Ranjit, “He had fixed the leaking tap.” (Incorrect Tense) (b) The plumber told Ranjit, “Had he fixed the leaking tap?” (Incorrect Tense) (c) The plumber said to Ranjit, “You had fix the leaking tap.” (Incorrect Tense)

Q48. The supervisor said to the staff, “Make sure that every room is disinfected properly.”

(A) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room had been disinfected properly.

(B) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room was being disinfected properly.

(D) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room was disinfected properly.

Answer: The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room had been disinfected properly.

Explanation: (d) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room was disinfected properly. (Correct) (a) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room had been disinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every room was being disinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The supervisor instructs the staff to make sure that every room is disinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense)

Q49. Mother said, “All the guests will arrive tonight.”

(A) Mother said that all the guests would arrive that night.
(B) Mother said that all the guests will arrive tonight.
(C) Mother told that all the guests would arrive tonight.
(D) Mother said that all the guests will arrive that night.

Answer: Mother said that all the guests would arrive that night.

Explanation: (a) Mother said that all the guests would arrive that night. (Correct) (b) Mother said that all the guests will arrive tonight. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Mother told that all the guests would arrive tonight. (Incorrect Reporting verb) (d) Mother said that all the guests will arrive that night. (Incorrect Tense)

Q50. My mother said to me, “Aravind, the baby has been crying all day.”

(A) My mother said Aravind that the baby has been crying all the day.

(B) My mother told me that the baby had been crying all day.
(C) My mother told to Aravind why the baby has been crying all day.

(D) Aravind told my mother that the baby had been crying all day.

Answer: My mother told me that the baby had been crying all day.

Explanation: (b) My mother told me that the baby had been crying all day. (Correct) (a) My mother said Aravind that the baby has been crying all the day. (To is missing and incorrect tense) (c) My mother told to Aravind why the baby has been crying all day. (Incorrect words are used) (d) Aravind told my mother that the baby had been crying all day. (Incorrect arrangement of words)

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