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SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q82

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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 teacher asked the students, "Did the guide bring you right up to top?"

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The teacher enquired from the students whether the guide had conducted them right upto the top.

 

  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. "did" will be changed into "had + v3".
  5. Inverted comma will be changed into "weather".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.