SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 166

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q166

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.

Sahil said to me, "Where will you go this holiday?"

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sahil asked me where I would go that holiday.

  • Inverted comma is removed.
  • Question mark is replaced with full stop.
  • 'Will' changes to 'would' as the reporting verb is in the past tense.
  • 'You' changes to 'I' according to 'me' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
  • 'This' changes to 'that'.