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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 24

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
 “Hurrah! I have topped again,” he said. “Congratulations,” said I.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. He exclaimed with joy that he had topped again. I congratulated him.

 

Given sentence (Direct Speech): “Hurrah! I have topped again,” he said. “Congratulations,” said I.

Converted to Indirect Speech:

  1. “Hurrah!” is an exclamatory word showing joy, which is reported as "exclaimed with joy".

  2. To convert “I have topped again” in indirect speech, the present perfect (have topped) changes to past perfect (had topped), as the reporting verb said is in the past.

  3. “Congratulations,” said I becomes I congratulated him.

Final Indirect Speech Sentence: He exclaimed with joy that he had topped again. I congratulated him.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.