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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 199

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q199

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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 driver said, "I have been waiting here at the airport since two hours for my master."

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The driver said that he had been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master.

  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. "have been" will be changed into "had been".
  4. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  5. "here" will be changed into "there".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.