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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q75

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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.

The child said, "What a beautiful sight!"

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The child exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.

 

  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 exclamatory sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "exclaimed".
  4. "Reported speech will be changed into "it was a beautiful sight".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.