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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

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

“Vidushi, you have grown even taller!” said Sana.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Sana exclaimed to Vidushi that she had grown even taller.

 

Changes made in Reported (Indirect) Speech:

  1. Said becomes exclaimed (because the sentence shows surprise)

  2. You changes to she (referring to Vidushi)

  3. Have grown (present perfect) changes to had grown (past perfect)

  4. Exclamation is turned into a statement form

Final Indirect Speech: Sana exclaimed to Vidushi that she had grown even taller.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.