Direct & Reported Speech Online Quiz
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Q 1 - He said to her, What a cold day!"
A - He told her that it was a cold day.
B - He exclaimed that it was a cold day.
Answer : D
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 2 - The Captain said to his men, "Stand at ease."
A - The Captain urged his men to stand at ease.
B - The Captain wanted his men to stand at ease.
C - The Captain told his men that they should stand at ease.
Answer : D
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 3 - Nita ordered her servant to bring her a cup of tea.
A - Nita told her servant, "Bring a cup of tea."
B - Nita said, "Bring me a cup of tea."
Answer : C
Explanation
When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark. Words like "pleaded, requested" become "please, kindly".
Q 4 - He says, ''I don't want to play anymore."
A - He says that he doesn't want to play anymore.
B - He says that I don't want to play anymore.
Answer : A
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 5 - Manna asked Rohan, "Have you sat in a trolley bus before?"
A - Manna asked Rohan had he sat in a trolley bus earlier.
B - Manna asked Rohan had he sat in a trolley bus before.
Answer : A
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 6 - He said to me, "I expect you to attend the function."
A - He told me that he had expected me to attend the function.
B - He told me that he expected me to attended the function.
C - He told me that he expected me to have attended the function.
Answer : A
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 7 - The young man promised her that he would be there the next day.
A - The young man said, “I will be there the next day”
B - The young man said, “I promise to be here tomorrow.”
C - The young man said, “I will try to be there the next day.”
Answer : B
Explanation
When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark. Words like "pleaded, requested" become "please, kindly".
Q 8 - The young knight enquired which way the princess had gone.
A - The young knight asked, “Which way has she gone?”
B - The young knight asked, “Which way did the princess go?”
C - The young asked the old man where the princess had gone.
D - The young knight enquired, “Which way the princess went?”
Answer : B
Explanation
When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark. Words like "pleaded, requested" become "please, kindly".
Q 9 - He said to me, "I expect you to attend the function."
A - He told me that he had expected me to attend the function.
B - He told me that he expected me to attended the function.
C - He told me that he expected me to have attended the function.
D - He told me that he expected me to have attended the function.
Answer : A
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".
Q 10 - Suresh asked, “How long will it take to travel from Germany to South Africa?"
A - Suresh asked how long it will take to travel from Germany to South Africa.
B - Suresh asked how long it would take to travel from Germany to South Africa.
C - Suresh asked how long it would take to travel from Germany to South Africa.
D - Suresh was asking how long it must take to travel from Germany to South
Answer : B
Explanation
In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested
