SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 163

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q163

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.

Rohit said, "I take a bath daily with cold water."

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rohit said that he took a bath daily with cold water.

  • Inverted comma is removed.
  • Simple present tense changes to simple past tense.
  • 'I' changes to 'he' according to 'Rohit' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.