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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

He said to him, "Is your name not Ahmed?"

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. He enquired whether his name was not Ahmed.

 

Following steps should be followed to convert the given direct speech sentence into its indirect form:

  • Identify the reporting verb and reporting clause: In this case, the reporting verb is "said" and the reporting clause is "to him."

  • Introduce a reporting verb clause: Begin the indirect form of the sentence with a reporting verb clause such as "He asked him" or "He enquired of him."

  • Introduce a conjunction: Include a conjunction such as "if" or "whether" to introduce the indirect question. In this case, "whether" can be used.

  • Change the pronouns: Adjust the pronouns in the indirect question to reflect the perspective of the reported speech.

  • In this case, "your" changes to "his" to match the perspective of the reported speech.

Thus, the indirect form of the sentence would be:

He enquired him whether his name was not Ahmed.