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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q73

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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.

He said, "Why did you give up your job?"

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. He asked her why she had given up her job.

 

  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 a change in the reporting verb as there is an interrogative sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "asked".
  4. "gave" will be changed into "had given".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "why".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.