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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 183

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q183

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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.

She said, "I will be making the dinner now, so tell me what you wish to eat?"

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. She said that she would be making the dinner then so we should tell her what we wished to eat.

 

  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 no change in the reporting verb as there is no object after it.
  3. "will" will be changed into "would".
  4. "now" will be changed into "then".
  5. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.