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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 190

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q190

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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.

My neighbours said, "We will not be driving this car anymore as it has become unreliable."

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. My neighbours said that they will not be driving that car anymore as it had become unreliable.

 

  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. "will" will be changed into "would".
  4. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  5. Present perfect tense will be changed into Past perfect tense.
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.