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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 184

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q184

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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 host asked, "Did you come by train?"

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The host asked whether I had come by train.

 

  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 interrogative sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "asked".
  4. "Simple past tense" will be changed into "past perfect tense".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "whether/if".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.