Direct and Indirect Speech
Direct and Indirect Speech: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Direct and Indirect Speech, Direct Speech, Connectives in Direct Speech & Demonstrative Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns in Reported Speech etc.
Important Questions on Direct and Indirect Speech
Directions: A sentence has been given in direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form.
I wondered how many discoveries went unheeded.
(A)I said, “How many discoveries have gone unheeded?”
(B)I said, “How many discoveries went unheeded?”
(C)I said, “Do discoveries go unheeded?”
(D)I said, “How many discoveries go unheeded?”
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct
"What time did the film start? I wasn't expecting you so late", my mother said very worried.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
'Please fasten your seatbelts before taking off'.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"Have the packages been delivered?"
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
'Excuse me, but there aren't any clean towels in our room.'
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"Pay the fine within the next days".
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"Has Tim arrived?"
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
Naomi - 'Who gave Helen this calculator?'
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"I telephoned at last night."
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
Her father said to her, “You see, you are now grown up and you will have to make your own decision.”
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
Brother says, “You took my help, didn’t you?”
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
“Good morning students, I will be taking your Mathematics class.” Said the new teacher.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be with you here."
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
“Did you like the film?"
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
'Let me tell you once more that you have to fill in all the gaps.' the teacher said.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"Who gave you your credentials? They are fake and you can't join the convention", the girl at the door said.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct
"What time did the film start? I wasn't expecting you so late", my mother said very worried.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
'I am so sorry I wasn't able to call you yesterday'.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
'Please fasten your seatbelts before taking off'.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/ direct.
"My daughter has been at home for the whole morning", her mother said.
