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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q69

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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.

He glanced at his watch, "And by the way, I must be off."

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. He glanced at his watch and remarked that he must leave at once.

 

  1. As the reporting verb is in the past tense there will be a change in the tense of the reported speech.
  2. "by the way" will be changed into "remarked".
  3. "Must" will be used as a modal verb.
  4. As the chosen option follows all these rules it will be correct.