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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q23

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“Stop! Don’t fight.” said the mother to her children.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The mother exclaimed angrily to her children to stop and not fight.

Given Sentence (Direct Speech): “Stop! Don’t fight,” said the mother to her children.

Conversion for Imperative Sentences in Indirect Speech:

  1. Identify the tone: The use of exclamation marks and command indicates strong emotion (anger). Therefore, we use “exclaimed angrily” as the reporting verb.

  2. Convert Imperatives: "Stop!" will become to stop and "Don't fight." will change to not to fight

  3. Change the structure: Replace the direct speech with an infinitive structure (to stop, not to fight).

Final Sentence in Indirect Speech: The mother exclaimed angrily to her children to stop and not fight.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.