SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

"I like having South Indian breakfast, " said Arun to the receptionist.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Arun told the receptionist that he liked having South Indian breakfast

  • Direct Speech - Subject + V1 + object + other words. - Simple Present 
  • Indirect Speech - Subject + V2 + object + other words. - Simple Past
  • The reporting verb 'said' will be changed to told.
  • The present form of the word verb 'like' will be changed to 'liked'.

As the chosen option follows this structure it will be the correct answer.