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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q72

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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 really wish I had bought that new car."

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. She told me she really wished she had bought that new car.

  1. As the reporting verb is in the past tense there will be a change in the tense of the reported speech.
  2. Reporting verb will be changed into "told".
  3. "wish" will be changed into "wished".
  4. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.