SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q42

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

Mohit ordered Rohit to be honest.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mohit said, “Rohit, you must be honest.”

Option 2 is correct because:

The sentence is an imperative sentence and it shows an obligation.

The modal verb "Must" shows obligation.

So, the structure of the sentence is: Subject + must  + verb + object.

The correct sentence will be: Mohit said, “Rohit, you must be honest.”