SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 140

SSC CGL Tier II - English 13th Sep. 19 • English • Q140

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.
The old lady said, “May God bless you and give you all you desire in life!”

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The old lady wished that God would bless me and give me all I desired in life.

If the reported speech contains "MAY" we need to change "Said" into "Wished".

As the only chosen option has this Verb(wished) it will be correct.