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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 179

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q179

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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.

They said, “We have taken exercising seriously.”

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. They said that they had taken exercising seriously.

  1. Inverted comma and comma are removed.
  2. 'That' is placed after 'said'.
  3. 'We' changes to 'they' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
  4. 'Have' changes to 'had' as 'said' is in the past tense.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.