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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 89

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q89

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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.

I said to the old man, "Don't sit on that chair, it is broken."

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. I cautioned the old man against sitting on that chair as it was broken.

  1. As the reported speech is in an imperative sentence we need to follow certain rules.
  2. There will be a change in the reporting verb as there is an imperative sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "cautioned".
  4. Inverted comma will be changed into " not to + v1/ against + v4"
  5. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.