Direct And Indirect Speech Exercises for Competitive Exams

171.He said, “I have passed the examination.”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
He said that he had passed the examination.

172.The doctor says, “It is better you undergo a surgery next week.”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The doctor says that it is better I undergo a surgery the following week.

173.The traveller said, “What a beautiful sight!”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The traveller exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.

174.He said that I needn’t wait there.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
He said, “You needn’t wait here.”

175.The policeman said to the violent crowd,”Stop all this or you will be arrested.”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
The policeman ordered the violent crowd to stop all that or they would be arrested.

176.Sachin said, “My grandfather recites the Geeta every morning.”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Sachin said that his grandfather recited the Geeta every morning.

177.The teacher said, “Rajiv, come to my desk with your exercise book now.”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The teacher ordered Rajiv to come to her desk with his exercise book then.

178.“What’s that noise? It sounds like an aeroplane,” said Ravi.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Ravi asked what the noise was, adding that it sounded like an aeroplane.

179.“Tomorrow gives me no time !”said Amanda.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Amanda exclaimed that the following day gave her no time.

180.Naren said, “Why are you still waiting here, Binod?”
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Naren asked Binod why he was still waiting there.

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