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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL Tier II English - 11/09/2019 • English • Q2

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Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given
sentence.
Kiran said, “I will reach Patna tomorrow morning.”

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Kiran said that she would reach Patna the next morning.

  1. Option 1 is incorrect because 'tomorrow morning' does not sound indirect as the phrase 'the next morning' does. Placing 'tomorrow' still has a direct tone in the sentence and hence is not completely accurate even if it makes sense.
  2. Option 2 is incorrect because the sentence uses 'says' which indicates present tense, whereas the question clearly indicates past tense 'said'.
  3. Option 3 is incorrect because of the usage of 'I'. A first person noun is always used in direct speech whereas for indirect sppech we use third person like he, she, they, etc.
  4. Option 4 is the correct answer because the grammar is accurate ('said' as past tense) and there is usage of third person (she) as well. The indirect form of 'tomorrow morning' is also used, 'the next morning' .Hence, these features make the sentence completely accurate.