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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q76

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said to his students, " Health is wealth, whatever you may say."

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The teacher told his students that health is wealth whatever they might say.

 

  1. As the reporting verb is in the past tense there will be a change in the tense of the reported speech.
  2. There will be a change in the reporting verb as there is an assertive sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "told".
  4. "may" will be changed into "might".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.