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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q77

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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.

"Who are you? Where have you come from?" said the little boy to him.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The little boy enquired of him who he was and where he had come from.

 

  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 interrogative sentence.
  3. Reporting verb will be changed into "enquired".
  4. "are and have" will be changed into "was and had" respectively.
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "who".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.