Narration SSC MTS 50 MCQ SET:-1

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Narration SSC MTS 50 MCQ SET:-1

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

Q1. Vandana said, “I’m being dropped to office today’’.

(A) Vandana said that she should be dropped to office today.
(B) Vandana said that I am being dropped to office on that day.
(C) Vandana said that she was being dropped to office that day.
(D) Vandana said she was dropped to office today.

Answer: Vandana said that she was being dropped to office that day.

Explanation: c) Vandana said that she was being dropped to office that day. (Correct) (a) Vandana said that she should be dropped to office today. (incorrect reported verb and incorrect word “should” is used) (b) Vandana said that I am being dropped to office on that day. (Incorrect tense- present continuous is used) (d) Vandana said she was dropped to office today. (Incorrect tense)

Q2. Akshay said, “I am making biryani today.”

(A) Akshay said that he made biryani today.
(B) Akshay said that he would be making biryani on the next day.
(C) Akshay said that he is making biryani today.
(D) Akshay said that he was making biryani on that day.

Answer: Akshay said that he was making biryani on that day.

Explanation: (d)Akshay said that he was making biryani on that day. (Correct) (a) Akshay said that he made biryani today. (Change of reported speech to simple past and today also incorrect ) (b) Akshay said that he would be making biryani on the next day. (Incorrect change of tense) (c) Akshay said that he is making biryani today. (Change of reported speech to present continuous is incorrect)

Q3. Jaya told me “I’ve been waiting for you since 4 pm.”

(A) Jaya told me that she had been waiting for me since 4 pm.
(B) Jaya told me that she will be waiting for me since 4 pm.
(C) Jaya told me she was waiting for you since 4 pm.
(D) Jaya said me that she has been waiting for me since 4 pm.

Answer: Jaya told me that she had been waiting for me since 4 pm.

Explanation: (a)Jaya told me that she had been waiting for me since 4 pm.(Correct) (b) Jaya told me that she will be waiting for me since 4 pm. (Change of reported speech to future continuous is incorrect.) (c) Jaya told me she was waiting for you since 4 pm. (Change of reported speech to past continuous is incorrect) (d) Jaya said me that she has been waiting for me since 4 pm. (Change of reported speech to present perfect continuous is incorrect and reported verb is incorrect )

Q4. Lokesh said, “I am very busy this week”.

(A) Lokesh said that I am very busy this week.
(B) Lokesh said that I am very busy that week.
(C) Lokesh said that he was very busy that week.
(D) Lokesh said that he are very busy this week.

Answer: Lokesh said that he was very busy that week.

Explanation: (c)Lokesh said that he was very busy that week. (Correct) (a) Lokesh said that I am very busy this week. (No change of tense in reported speech) (b) Lokesh said that I am very busy that week. (No change of tense in reported speech) (d) Lokesh said that he are very busy this week. (“Are and this” in the reported speech are incorrect)

Q5. “We are going to Tirupati next week,” Deepa told her friends.

(A) Deepa told her friends that they will go to Tirupati next week.
(B) Deepa told to her friends that she is going to Tirupati following week.
(C) Deepa told her friends that we were going to Tirupati the following week.
(D) Deepa told her friends that they were going to Tirupati the following week.

Answer: Deepa told her friends that they were going to Tirupati the following week.

Explanation: (d) Deepa told her friends that they were going to Tirupati the following week. (Correct) (a) Deepa told her friends that they will go to Tirupati next week. (Change of reported speech to simple future is incorrect.) (b) Deepa told to her friends that she is going to Tirupati following week. (Change of reported speech to present continuous is incorrect.) (c) Deepa told her friends that we were going to Tirupati the following week. (Incorrect Pronoun)

Q6. The Principal said to them that he did not want to see any one to return with a complaint against them.

(A) The Principal said to them, “I did not want to saw any one to return with a complaint against them.”
(B) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to return with a complaint against you.”
(C) The Principal said to them, “I do not wanted to see any of them to be returning with a complaint.”
(D) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to returns with a complaint against you.”

Answer: The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to return with a complaint against you.”

Explanation: (b) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to return with a complaint against you.” (Correct) (a) The Principal said to them, “I did not want to saw any one to return with a complaint against them.” (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) (c) The Principal said to them, “I do not wanted to see any of them to be returning with a complaint.” (Change of reported speech to simple present and usage of wanted is incorrect.) (d) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see anyone to returns with a complaint against you.” (“returns” in reported speech is incorrect.)

Q7. “Please bring me a cup of coffee,” Shakila said to the waiter.

(A) Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee.
(B) Shakila said to the waiter he should bring her a cup of coffee.
(C) Shakila told to the waiter that he should brought her a cup of coffee.
(D) Shakila said to the waiter you bring me a cup of coffee.

Answer: Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee.

Explanation: (a) Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee. (Correct) (b) Shakila said to the waiter he should bring her a cup of coffee. (Meaning changed) (c) Shakila told to the waiter that he should brought her a cup of coffee. (Incorrect tense and reported verb ) (d) Shakila said to the waiter you bring me a cup of coffee. (Incorrect Pronoun)

Q8. I told them to be quiet.

(A) I said to them “Be you quiet!”
(B) I told to them, “You must be quiet.”
(C) I told them, “Be quiet!”
(D) I said them, “You be quiet.”

Answer: I told them, “Be quiet!”

Explanation: c) I told them, “Be quiet!” (Correct) (a) I said to them “Be you quiet!” (Incorrect reported speech) (b) I told to them, “You must be quiet.” (Incorrect reported verb and meaning changed(reported speech) (d) I said them, “You be quiet.” (Incorrect reported verb and speech)

Q9. My neighbour enquired how my father was.

(A) My neighbour asked, “What about your father’s welfare?”
(B) My neighbour enquired, “How is your father?”
(C) My neighbour asked, “ How my father was?”
(D) My neighbour enquired, “How is my father?”

Answer: My neighbour enquired, “How is your father?”

Explanation: (b) My neighbour enquired, “How is your father?”(Correct) (a) My neighbour asked, “What about your father’s welfare?”(Meaning changed) (c) My neighbour asked, “ How my father was?” (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect. ) (d) My neighbour enquired, “How is my father?” (“my” in the reported speech is incorrect pronoun.)

Q10. He exclaimed sadly that it was a pity that so many lives had been lost in the floods.

(A) He said sadly, “It is a pity that so many lives had been lost in the floods.”
(B) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives are being lost in the floods!”
(C) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives have been lost in the floods.”
(D) He said sadly, “It was a pity that so many lives were loss in the floods.”

Answer: He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives have been lost in the floods.”

Explanation: (c) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives have been lost in the floods.” (Correct) (a) He said sadly, “It is a pity that so many lives had been lost in the floods.” (“had” is incorrect) (b) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives are being lost in the floods!” (Incorrect tense in reported speech) (d) He said sadly, “It was a pity that so many lives were loss in the floods.” (change of reported speech to simple past )

Q11. The judge said to Jia, “Stand in the witness box.”

(A) The judge told Jia you are standing in the witness box.
(B) The judge told Jia to stand in the witness box.
(C) The judge told to Jia stand in the witness box.
(D) The judge told Jia you will stand in the witness box.

Answer: The judge told Jia to stand in the witness box.

Explanation: (b) The judge told Jia to stand in the witness box. (Correct) (a) The judge told Jia you are standing in the witness box. (Incorrect tense of reported speech) (c) The judge told to Jia stand in the witness box. (Position of “to” is wrong) (d) The judge told Jia you will stand in the witness box. (Change of tense to simple future is incorrect)

Q12. The teacher asked the students if they had understood her question.

(A) The teacher asked the students, “Have you understood her question?
(B) The teacher asking the students, “If you have understood my question?”
(C) The teacher asked the students, “Have you understood my question?”
(D) The teacher asks the students, “whether you understand my question?

Answer: The teacher asked the students, “Have you understood my question?”

Explanation: (c) The teacher asked the students, “Have you understood my question?” (Correct) (a) The teacher asked the students, “Have you understood her question? (“her” in the reported speech is wrong ) (b) The teacher asking the students, “If you have understood my question?” (Incorrect reported speech) (d) The teacher asks the students, “whether you understand my question? (Reported verb is incorrect.)

Q13. “I have joined computer classes” Rudra said.

(A) Rudra said that he had joined computer classes.
(B) Rudra said that I am joining computer classes.
(C) Rudra said that I joined computer classes.
(D) Rudra said that I join computer classes.

Answer: Rudra said that he had joined computer classes.

Explanation: (a) Rudra said that he had joined computer classes. (Correct) (b) Rudra said that I am joining computer classes. (Change of reported speech to present continuous is incorrect.) (c) Rudra said that I joined computer classes. (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) (d) Rudra said that I join computer classes. (Change of reported speech to simple present is incorrect.)

Q14. Vikas said to Navin that he hadn’t met him since February the previous year.

(A) Vikas told Navin, “You haven’t meeting me since February last year.”
(B) Vikas said to Navin, “I haven’t met you since February last year.”
(C) Vikas told to Navin, “I haven’t met him since February last year.”
(D) Vikas said, “Navin, I haven’t meet you since February last year.”

Answer: Vikas said to Navin, “I haven’t met you since February last year.”

Explanation: (b) Vikas said to Navin, “I haven’t met you since February last year.” (Correct) (a) Vikas told Navin, “You haven’t meeting me since February last year.” (Incorrect tense and verb in reported speech) (c) Vikas told to Navin, “I haven’t met him since February last year.” (“him” is incorrect) (d) Vikas said, “Navin, I haven’t meet you since February last year.” (Incorrect Tense in reported speech)

Q15. The counter clerk asked me what my mobile number was.

(A) The counter clerk asked to me, “What was your mobile number?”
(B) The counter clerk asked me, “What is your mobile number?”
(C) The counter clerk enquired me, “What is your mobile number?”
(D) The counter clerk asks me, “What is your mobile number?”

Answer: The counter clerk asked me, “What is your mobile number?”

Explanation: (b) The counter clerk asked me, “What is your mobile number?”(Correct) (a) The counter clerk asked to me, “What was your mobile number?” (“Reported verb and was” are incorrect) (c) The counter clerk enquired me, “What is your mobile number?” (Incorrect reported verb) (d) The counter clerk asks me, “What is your mobile number?” (Incorrect reported verb)

Q16. He asked me to wait there until I got my turn.

(A) He said to me, “Wait here until you get your turn.”
(B) He told to me “Wait here until you get your turn.”
(C) He said to me, “You are wait here until you get your turn.”
(D) He asked me to “Wait there until you get my turn.”

Answer: He said to me, “Wait here until you get your turn.”

Explanation: (a) He said to me, “Wait here until you get your turn.” (Correct) (b) He told to me “Wait here until you get your turn.” (Incorrect reported verb “told to”) (c) He said to me, “You are wait here until you get your turn.” (Incorrect structure ) (d) He asked me to “Wait there until you get my turn.” (Reported verb is incorrect/ my turn is also incorrect.)

Q17. Jai said that he wanted to be a soldier.

(A) Jai said, “I wanted to be a soldier.”
(B) Jai said that, “I wanted to become a soldier.”
(C) Jai said, “I want to be a soldier.”
(D) Jai said, “He wants to become a soldier.”

Answer: Jai said, “I want to be a soldier.”

Explanation: (c) Jai said, “I want to be a soldier.” (Correct) (a) Jai said, “I wanted to be a soldier.” (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) (b) Jai said that, “I wanted to become a soldier.” (Tense of reported speech is incorrect. ) (d) Jai said, “He wants to become a soldier.” (Incorrect tense of reported speech)

Q18. She said to him, “I don’t want to go there.”

(A) She said he didn’t want to go there.
(B) She said to him that she didn’t want to go there.
(C) He said to her that she didn’t want to go there.
(D) She said to him that you do not want to go there.

Answer: She said to him that she didn’t want to go there.

Explanation: (b) She said to him that she didn’t want to go there. (Correct) (a) She said he didn’t want to go there.(Incorrect pronoun and also that is missing. (c) He said to her that she didn’t want to go there. (“her” is incorrect) (d) She said to him that you do not want to go there. (Change of reported speech to simple present is incorrect.)

Q19. “Get out of this room”, the officer shouted at the cadet.

(A) The officer shouted at the cadet and asked him to get out of that room.
(B) The officer shouted at the cadet and asked him to get out of this room.
(C) The officer shouts at the cadet and asks him to go out of that room.
(D) The officer shouting at the cadet and asking him to go out of the room.

Answer: The officer shouted at the cadet and asked him to get out of that room.

Explanation: (a) The officer shouted at the cadet and asked him to get out of that room. (Correct) (b) The officer shouted at the cadet and asked him to get out of this room. (“this” is incorrect.) (c) The officer shouts at the cadet and asks him to go out of that room. (Incorrect tense in reported verb.) (d) The officer shouting at the cadet and asking him to go out of the room. (Incorrect tense and verb.)

Q20. “Have you got a blue scarf”? the customer asked the assistant.

(A) The customer asked the assistant if he have a blue scarf.
(B) The customer asked the assistant he has a blue scarf.
(C) The customer asking the assistant if he is having a blue scarf.
(D) The customer asked the assistant if he had a blue scarf.

Answer: The customer asked the assistant if he had a blue scarf.

Explanation: (d) The customer asked the assistant if he had a blue scarf. (Correct) (a) The customer asked the assistant if he have a blue scarf. (Incorrect change of tense in reported speech.) (b) The customer asked the assistant he has a blue scarf. (Incorrect change of tense in reported speech) (c) The customer asking the assistant if he is having a blue scarf. (Incorrect tense in reported verb and reported speech.)

Q21. The policeman enquired where his helmet was.

(A) The policeman asked him, “Where is your helmet?”
(B) The policeman enquired, “Where his helmet was?”
(C) The policeman enquired, “Where your helmet is?”
(D) The policeman asked him, “Where his helmet is?”

Answer: The policeman asked him, “Where is your helmet?”

Explanation: (a)The policeman asked him, “Where is your helmet?” (Correct) (b) The policeman enquired, “Where his helmet was?” (Incorrect tense and structure of reported speech.) (c) The policeman enquired, “Where your helmet is?” (Structure of reported speech is incorrect and also reported verb) (d) The policeman asked him, “Where his helmet is?” (Incorrect pronoun and structure of reported speech is incorrect)

Q22. Devi replied that she was sorry but she could not go.

(A) Devi replied, “ She was sorry I could not go.”
(B) Devi replied, “Sorry she could not go.”
(C) Devi replied, “I’m sorry but I cannot go.”
(D) Devi replies, “I could not went but sorry.”

Answer: Devi replied, “I’m sorry but I cannot go.”

Explanation: (c) Devi replied, “I’m sorry but I cannot go.” (Correct) (a) Devi replied, “ She was sorry I could not go.” (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) (b) Devi replied, “Sorry she could not go.” (Incorrect structure in reported speech.) (d) Devi replies, “I could not went but sorry.” (Incorrect reported verb “replies” and also incorrect tense and structure in reported speech.)

Q23. Abdul said that he had seen that film the day before.

(A) Abdul said, “I had seen this film the day before.”
(B) Abdul said, “I saw this film yesterday.”
(C) Abdul said, “I saw that film yesterday.”
(D) Abdul said, “I see this film on the previous day.”

Answer: Abdul said, “I saw this film yesterday.”

Explanation: (b) Abdul said, “I saw this film yesterday.” (Correct) (a) Abdul said, “I had seen this film the day before.” (Change of reported speech to past perfect is incorrect also “the day before”is incorrect.) (c) Abdul said, “I saw that film yesterday.” (“that” in the reported speech is incorrect.) (d) Abdul said, “I see this film on the previous day.” (Change of reported speech to simple present is incorrect.)

Q24. Kishore said “I’m leaving now.”

(A) Kishore said that he was leaving then.
(B) Kishore said that he left then.
(C) Kishore says that I am leaving now.
(D) Kishore said that he had to leaving then.

Answer: Kishore said that he was leaving then.

Explanation: (a)Kishore said that he was leaving then. (Correct) (b) Kishore said that he left then. (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) (c) Kishore says that I am leaving now. (Change of reported speech to present continuous and also reported verb “says” is incorrect.) (d) Kishore said that he had to leaving then. (Incorrect tense in reported speech )

Q25. “I’m hungry” said the child to his mother.

(A) The child said his mother that he is hungry.
(B) The child said to his mother that I am hungry.
(C) The child told his mother that she was hungry.
(D) The child told his mother that he was hungry.

Answer: The child told his mother that he was hungry.

Explanation: (d) The child told his mother that he was hungry. (Correct) (a) The child said his mother that he is hungry. (change of reported speech to simple present ) (b)The child said to his mother that I am hungry. (incorrect reported verb and also tense) (c) The child told his mother that she was hungry. (“she” is incorrect)

Q26. The priest said to me, “You have committed a cardinal sin.”

(A) The priest told me that I had committed a cardinal sin.
(B) The priest is saying I have committed a cardinal sin.
(C) The priest said if I will be committing a cardinal sin.
(D) The priest told me I am committing a cardinal sin.

Answer: The priest told me that I had committed a cardinal sin.

Explanation: (a) The priest told me that I had committed a cardinal sin. (Correct) (b) The priest is saying I have committed a cardinal sin. (Incorrect Tense and reported verb) (c) The priest said if I will be committing a cardinal sin. (Incorrect Tense and reported verb) (d) The priest told me I am committing a cardinal sin. (Incorrect Tense)

Q27. Her mother said, “We must have a party to celebrate your promotion.”

(A) Her mother said that they must have a party to celebrate her promotion.
(B) Her mother said she had been planning a party for celebrating her promotion.
(C) Her mother says that they should plan a party to celebrate her promotion.
(D) Her mother told that they would be having a party to celebrate her promotion.

Answer: Her mother said that they must have a party to celebrate her promotion.

Explanation: (a) Her mother said that they must have a party to celebrate her promotion. (Correct) (b) Her mother said she had been planning a party for celebrating her promotion. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Her mother says that they should plan a party to celebrate her promotion. (Incorrect tense and reported verb) (d) Her mother told that they would be having a party to celebrate her promotion. (Incorrect tense and words used)

Q28. My uncle said, “ Just my luck! I’ve missed the bus again.”

(A) My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again.
(B) My uncle said he was lucky as he had missed the bus again.
(C) My uncle exclaimed that he is once again lucky to miss the bus.
(D) My uncle says that he is unlucky as he has missed the bus again.

Answer: My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again.

Explanation: (a) My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again. (Correct) (b) My uncle said he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again. (Incorrect reported verb) (c) My uncle exclaimed that he is once again lucky to miss the bus. ( Incorrect tense, Incorrect use of lucky instead of unlucky ) ( d) My uncle says that he is unlucky as he has missed the bus again. (Incorrect Tense and Incorrect reported verb)

Q29. Kiran said, “I will reach Patna tomorrow morning.”

(A) Kiran said that she will reach Patna tomorrow morning.
(B) Kiran says that she will reach Patna tomorrow morning.
(C) Kiran said that I will reach Patna the next morning.
(D) Kiran said that she would reach Patna the next morning.

Answer: Kiran said that she would reach Patna the next morning.

Explanation: (d) Kiran said that she would reach Patna the next morning. (Correct) (a) Kiran said that she will reach Patna tomorrow morning. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Kiran says that she will reach Patna tomorrow morning. (Incorrect Tense and Incorrect reported verb) (c) Kiran said that I will reach Patna the next morning. (Incorrect Tense )

Q30. The airline official said, “We are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods.”

(A) The airline official announced the airline is extremely sorry that the flight will be delayed due to heavy floods.
(B) The airline official announces they are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods.
(C) The airline official announced that they were extremely sorry that the flight had been delayed due to heavy floods.
(D) The airline official announced that we are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods.

Answer: The airline official announced that they were extremely sorry that the flight had been delayed due to heavy floods.

Explanation: (c) The airline official announced that they were extremely sorry that the flight had been delayed due to heavy floods. (Correct) (a)The airline official announced the airline is extremely sorry that the flight will be delayed due to heavy floods. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The airline official announces they are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods. (Incorrect Tense/ Incorrect reported verb) (d) The airline official announced that we are extremely sorry that the flight has been delayed due to heavy floods. (Incorrect Tense)

Q31. Rita said, “I’m not feeling well.”

(A) Rita said that she was not feeling well.
(B) Rita said she will not be feeling well.
(C) Rita said she is not feeling well.
(D) Rita says that I’m not feeling well.

Answer: Rita said that she was not feeling well.

Explanation: (a) Rita said that she was not feeling well. ( Correct) (b) Rita said she will not be feeling well. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Rita said she is not feeling well. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Rita says that I’m not feeling well. (Incorrect Tense, pronoun and reported verb)

Q32. He asked me if I would like to take that apartment on rent from the next day.

(A) “Would you had taken this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me.
(B) “Would you have taken this apartment on rent from the next day?” he said to me.
(C) “Would you like to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me.
(D) “Would you be liking to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me.

Answer: “Would you like to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me.

Explanation: (c) “Would you like to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me. (Correct) (a) “Would you had taken this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense) (b) “Would you have taken this apartment on rent from the next day?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense) (d) “Would you be liking to take this apartment on rent from tomorrow?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense)

Q33. “You speak such good English!” said Mary.

(A) Mary exclaimed that I speak so much good English.
(B) Mary told me I was speaking much good English.
(C) Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English.
(D) Mary exclaimed that I was speaking very English.

Answer: Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English.

Explanation: (c) Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English. (Correct) (a) Mary exclaimed that I speak so much good English. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Mary told me I was speaking much good English. (Incorrect Tense) (d) Mary exclaimed that I was speaking very English. (Incorrect Tense)

Q34. Rohan smiled and said that he thought Jojo liked him.

(A) Rohan smiled and said he thought, “Jojo likes me!”
(B) Rohan smiled and said, “I think Jojo likes me!”
(C) Rohan smiled and said, “They think Jojo likes me!”
(D) Rohan smiled and asked, “Do you think Jojo likes me?”

Answer: Rohan smiled and said, “I think Jojo likes me!”

Explanation: (b) Rohan smiled and said, “I think Jojo likes me!” (Correct) (a) Rohan smiled and said he thought, “Jojo likes me!” (Incorrect subject and verb) (c) Rohan smiled and said, “They think Jojo likes me!” (Incorrect Pronoun) (d) Rohan smiled and asked, “Do you think Jojo likes me?”(Meaning has changed)

Q35. The commander ordered his battalion to march on.

(A) The commander says to his battalion, “Please march on.”
(B) “March on!” the commander said to his battalion.
(C) The commander says to his battalion, “March on!”
(D) The commander says to his battalion, “March on!”

Answer: “March on!” the commander said to his battalion.

Explanation: (b) “March on!” the commander said to his battalion. (Correct) (a) The commander says to his battalion, “Please march on.”(Incorrect Reported Verb, Use of “please” is incorrect) (c) The commander says to his battalion, “March on!” (Incorrect Reported Verb) (d) The commander gives his battalion order, “March on!”(Incorrect Reported Verb)

Q36. The lawyer says, “My client is innocent.”

(A) The lawyer said that his client is innocent.
(B) The lawyer says that his client is innocent.
(C) The lawyer says my client was innocent.
(D) The lawyer said that my client is innocent.

Answer: The lawyer says that his client is innocent.

Explanation: (b) The lawyer says that his client is innocent. (Correct) (a) The lawyer said that his client is innocent. (Incorrect reported verb) (c) The lawyer says my client was innocent. (Incorrect Pronoun) (d) The lawyer said that my client is innocent. (Incorrect reported verb, subject)

Q37. “Let’s go out for dinner. I’ve been home this whole week,” said Anna.

(A) Anna said to me that we must go out for dinner as she has been home that whole week.
(B) Anna told me she was wanting to go out for dinner and had been home this whole week.
(C) Anna told me she is at home the whole week and would like to go out for dinner.
(D) Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had been home that whole week.

Answer: Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had been home that whole week.

Explanation: (d) Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had been home that whole week. (Correct) (a) Anna said to me that we must go out for dinner as she has been home that whole week. (Incorrect Tense and Reported Verb) (b) Anna told me she was wanting to go out for dinner and had been home this whole week. (Incorrect Tense and Reported Verb) (c) Anna told me she is at home the whole week and would like to go out for dinner. (Incorrect Tense)

Q38. “Go on, apply for the job,” said my best friend.

(A) My best friend says I should go off and apply for the job.
(B) My best friend had said to me to go on and apply for the job.
(C) My best friend encouraged me to apply for the job.
(D) You should apply for the job my best friend said.

Answer: My best friend encouraged me to apply for the job.

Explanation: (c) My best friend encouraged me to apply for the job. (Correct) (a) My best friend says I should go off and apply for the job. (Incorrect Reporting Verb and Tense) (b) My best friend had said to me to go on and apply for the job. (Incorrect reported verb and Tense) (d) You should apply for the job my best friend said. ( The tone is a suggesting tone and not an encouraging one.)

Q39. “You should lock your car as there have been some instances of theft,” said Anil.

(A) There have been instances of theft so I should lock my car was told to me by Anil.
(B) Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been some instances of theft.
(C) There have been some instances of theft so I should have locked my car said Anil.
(D) Anil said he must lock his car because there were some instances of theft.

Answer: Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been some instances of theft.

Explanation: (b) Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been some instances of theft. (Correct) (a) There have been instances of theft so I should lock my car was told to me by Anil. (Incorrect structure, Incorrect tense) (c) There have been some instances of theft so I should have locked my car said Anil. ( Incorrect structure, Incorrect tense) (d) Anil said he must lock his car because there were some instances of theft. (Incorrect tense, Incorrect Reported Verb)

Q40. “I’m so sorry! I totally forgot about the meeting,” he said.

(A) He is being sorry for having totally forgotten about the meeting.
(B) He apologized and said he had totally forgotten about the meeting.
(C) He was so sorry that he had forgot totally about the meeting.
(D) Having forgotten totally about the meeting he is very sorry.

Answer: He apologized and said he had totally forgotten about the meeting.

Explanation: (b) He apologized and said he had totally forgotten about the meeting. (Correct) (a) He is being sorry for having totally forgotten about the meeting. (Incorrect Tense and structure) (c) He was so sorry that he had forgot totally about the meeting. (Incorrect Tense and structure) (d) Having forgotten totally about the meeting he is very sorry. (Incorrect Tense and structure)

Q41. The Queen said to the ministers, “Cut off the prisoner’s head!”

(A) The Queen ordered the ministers to cut off the prisoner’s head.
(B) Screaming at the ministers the Queen is ordering to cut off the prisoner’s head.
(C) The prisoner’s head would be cut off screamed the queen to the ministers.
(D) The Queen told the ministers that to cut off the prisoner’s head.

Answer: The Queen ordered the ministers to cut off the prisoner’s head.

Explanation: (a) The Queen ordered the ministers to cut off the prisoner’s head. (Correct) (b) Screaming at the ministers the Queen is ordering to cut off the prisoner’s head. (Incorrect words used) (c) The prisoner’s head would be cut off screamed the queen to the ministers. ( Incorrect reported verb, Incorrect Tense) (d) The Queen told the ministers that to cut off the prisoner’s head. (Incorrect Reported Verb, that should be avoided)

Q42. Mother said, “Sonam, don’t throw tantrums.”

(A) Mother warns Sonam not to throw tantrums.
(B) Mother said that Sonam is not to throw tantrums.
(C) Mother told Sonam not to throw tantrums.
(D) Mother says to Sonam not to throw tantrums.

Answer: Mother told Sonam not to throw tantrums.

Explanation: (c) Mother told Sonam not to throw tantrums. (Correct) (a) Mother warns Sonam not to throw tantrums. (Incorrect Reported verb) (b) Mother said that Sonam is not to throw tantrums. (Incorrect words used) (d) Mother says to Sonam not to throw tantrums. (Incorrect Reported verb)

Q43. Reena said, “What a lovely scene! I wish I could stay here forever!”

(A) Reena said with happiness that was a lovely scene. She wishes to stay there forever.
(B) Reena exclaimed that it was a lovely scene. She further wished that she could stay there forever.
(C) Reena says this is a lovely scene. I wish I could stay there forever.
(D) Reena said what a lovely scene! She wished she could stay here forever.

Answer: Reena exclaimed that it was a lovely scene. She further wished that she could stay there forever.

Explanation: (b) Reena exclaimed that it was a lovely scene. She further wished that she could stay there forever.(Correct) (a) Reena said with happiness that was a lovely scene. She wishes to stay there forever. (Incorrect Tense, Incorrect Reported Verb) (c) Reena says this is a lovely scene. I wish I could stay there forever. (Incorrect Tense, Incorrect Reported Verb) (d) Reena said what a lovely scene! She wished she could stay here forever.( Incorrect Reported verb)

Q44. My grandfather wished that God should give me success in my new venture. He further said that his prayers would always be with me.

(A) My grandfather says to me, “God might give you success in your new venture! My prayers are always going to be with you.”
(B) My grandfather said to me, “Maybe God will give you success in your new venture! My prayers would always be with you.”
(C) My grandfather wished to me, “May God give to you success in your new venture! My prayers are always with you.”
(D) My grandfather said to me, “May God give you success in your new venture! My prayers will always be with you.”

Answer: My grandfather said to me, “May God give you success in your new venture! My prayers will always be with you.”

Explanation: (d) My grandfather said to me, “May God give you success in your new venture! My prayers will always be with you.” (Correct) (a) My grandfather says to me, “God might give you success in your new venture! My prayers are always going to be with you.” (Incorrect Reported verb and Incorrect tense) (b) My grandfather said to me, “Maybe God will give you success in your new venture! My prayers would always be with you.” (Incorrect tense) (c) My grandfather wished to me, “May God give to you success in your new venture! My prayers are always with you.” (Incorrect Reported verb and Incorrect tense)

Q45. The salesman said to me, “All the gift items are new. We received this consignment yesterday.”

(A) The salesman informed me that all the gift items were new. He further said they had received that consignment the day before.
(B) The salesman informed to me about all the gift items that they were new. They received that consignment the day before.
(C) The salesman told me that all the gift items are new. He further said we received this consignment yesterday.
(D) The salesman said to me that all the gift items are new. We received that consignment yesterday.

Answer: The salesman informed me that all the gift items were new. He further said they had received that consignment the day before.

Explanation: (a) The salesman informed me that all the gift items were new. He further said they had received that consignment the day before. (Correct) (b) The salesman informed to me about all the gift items that they were new. They received that consignment the day before. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The salesman told me that all the gift items are new. He further said we received this consignment yesterday. (Incorrect Tense, Reported Verb) (d) The salesman said to me that all the gift items are new. We received that consignment yesterday. (Incorrect Tense, Reported Verb)

Q46. The teacher said to Rana, “Have you completed the project?”

(A) The teacher asked Rana that if Rana has completed the project.
(B) The teacher asks Rana have you completed the project.
(C) The teacher asked Rana whether he had completed the project.
(D) The teacher asks Rana will you complete the project.

Answer: The teacher asked Rana whether he had completed the project.

Explanation: (c) The teacher asked Rana whether he had completed the project. (Correct) (a) The teacher asked Rana that if Rana has completed the project. (Incorrect Tense also “that” is superfluous) (b) The teacher asks Rana have you completed the project. (Incorrect Tense and Reported Verb) (d) The teacher asks Rana will you complete the project. (Incorrect Tense and Reported Verb)

Q47. Sonia says, “I love the monsoons.”

(A) Sonia said that she loved the monsoons.
(B) Sonia says that she loves the monsoons.
(C) Sonia says that she is loving the monsoons.
(D) Sonia said that she was loving the monsoons.

Answer: Sonia says that she loves the monsoons.

Explanation: (b) Sonia says that she loves the monsoons. (Correct) (a) Sonia said that she loved the monsoons. (Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrect Tense) (c) Sonia says that she is loving the monsoons. ( Incorrect Tense) (d) Sonia said that she was loving the monsoons. (Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrect Tense)

Q48. My boss said, “Do you think you can complete the report within five days?”

(A) My boss said to me do you think I can complete the report within five days?
(B) My boss asked me whether I thought I could complete the report within five days.
(C) My boss said to me if I think I can complete the report within five days.
(D) My boss says do you think you can complete the report within five days?

Answer: My boss asked me whether I thought I could complete the report within five days.

Explanation: (b) My boss asked me whether I thought I could complete the report within five days. (Correct) (a) My boss said to me do you think I can complete the report within five days? (Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrect tense also meaning of the sentence has changed) (c) My boss said to me if I think I can complete the report within five days. (Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrect tense) (d) My boss says do you think you can complete the report within five days? (Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrect tense)

Q49. “Don’t overspeed at night,” I said to Irina.

(A) I warned Irina not to overspeed at night.
(B) Over speeding at night is not good, I said to Irina.
(C) I warn to Irina not to overspeed at night.
(D) I had been warning Irina not to overspeed at night.

Answer: I warned Irina not to overspeed at night.

Explanation: (a) I warned Irina not to overspeed at night. (Correct) (b) Over speeding at night is not good, I said to Irina. (Incorrect reported speech and meaning if different from the original sentence) (c) I warn to Irina not to overspeed at night. (Incorrect Reported Verb) (d) I had been warning Irina not to overspeed at night. (Incorrect Reported Verb)

Q50. My friend told me I could stay at his place in Dehradun whenever I wished.

(A) My friend said, “You will be coming to stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.”
(B) My friend said, “If you are wishing to come to Dehradun come and stay in my place.”
(C) My friend said, “You can stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.’’
(D) My friend said, “You will come and be staying in my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.”

Answer: My friend said, “You can stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.’’

Explanation: (c) My friend said, “You can stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.’’ (Correct) (a) My friend said, “You will be coming to stay at my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.” (Incorrect Tense) (b) My friend said, “If you are wishing to come to Dehradun come and stay in my place.” (Incorrect Tense) (d) My friend said, “You will come and be staying in my place in Dehradun whenever you wish.” (Incorrect Tense)

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