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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 191

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q191

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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 manager said, "I will not waste any further time and start the work today itself."

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The manager said that he would not waste any further time and start the work that day itself.

 

  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. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  5. "today" will be changed into "that day".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.