SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL Tier II - English 13th Sep. 19 • English • Q47

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.
“Reena, I’m surprised you want dinner as we had such a late lunch," said Rajat.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajat told Reena that he was surprised that she wanted dinner as they had had
such a late lunch.

We have to follow certain rules for changing direct narration into indirect narration.

We have to change said into told.

As only the chosen option follows this it will be correct.