SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 179

SSC CGL Tier II English - 17/02/2018 • English • Q179

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.

My friend said to me, "For me running is like therapy."

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.

  • This option uses the third person perspective (he) as well as changes it's tense form to the corresponding past tense using 'told' and 'was'. These features make it wholly accurate as it follows the rules of narration.