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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 13

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q13

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

Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Anne said, “Do you know a good lawyer?”.

 

Conversion to Direct Speech:

  • Asked whether becomes a direct question: Do you know...

  • Knew becomes know (past tense to present tense)

  • I becomes you (pronoun changes)

Final Direct Speech Sentence: Anne said, “Do you know a good lawyer?”

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.