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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 126

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q126

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The doctor advised the patients to give up smoking.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The doctor said to the patients, "Give up smoking."

  1. As the given statement is in "Indirect speech" we need to change it into "direct speech".
  2. We need to follow some rules for this.
  3. "advised" will be changed into, "said".
  4. "to" will be changed into "inverted comma".
  5. Reportd speech should be written in the form of "Main verb + object + other words"

As the only chosen option follows these rules it will be correct. Hence, the chosen option will be correct.