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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q93

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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 Prime Minister said at a meeting, "There is no need of a working President for the party now."

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The Prime Minister said at a meeting that there was no need of a working president for the party then.

  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 no change in the reporting verb as there is no object after it.
  3. "is" will be changed into "was".
  4. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  5. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.