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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 120

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q120

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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.

He told Pawan that they should have tried harder.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer  is option 1 i.e. He said to Pawan, "We should have tried harder."

  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. "told" will be changed into, "said".
  4. "that" will be changed into "inverted comma".
  5. "they" should be changed into "we".

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