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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 131

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q131

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Robin said to Peg, "Are you listening? Don't be thick."

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick.

  1. As the reported speech is in "interrogative sentence" we need to make changes according to this. 
  2. There will be a change in the reporting verb and it will be changed into "asked". 
  3. The inverted comma will be changed into "if".  
  4. "are" will be changed into "was".
  5. The reported speech will be changed into "assertive sentence".
  6. "don't" will be changed into "not to be".

As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.