SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

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

Rohit said, “The board game is mine.”

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1, i.e., Rohit said that the board game was his.

 

Narration Concept: Converting from direct to indirect speech

Grammar Explanation:
Direct speech Rohit said, “The board game is mine.”
Change present tense is to past tense was.
Pronoun mine changes to his to match the speaker Rohit.

Correct sentence: Rohit said that the board game was his.

Conclusion: The correct option is Rohit said that the board game was his.