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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q85

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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 said, "How I wish they would come!"

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. He exclaimed hopefully that they would come.

  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 exclamatory sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "exclaimed".
  4. "wish" will be changed into "wished".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.