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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 24

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q24

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Shyam said that he would go into surgery the following day.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e.  Shyam said, “I will go into surgery tomorrow.”

 

Changes Required:

  • “He would” in indirect speech changes “I will” in direct speech

  • “The following day” becomes “tomorrow” in direct speech

  • Subject “he” becomes “I” (as Shyam is talking about himself)

Converted Sentence:

Shyam said, “I will go into surgery tomorrow.”

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.