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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 195

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q195

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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 family said, "We were watching TV when we heard the news."

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news.

 

  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. "past continuous tense" will be changed into "past perfect continuous tense".
  4. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
  5. "heard" will be changed into "had heard".
  6. As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.