Direct and Indirect Speech
In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. My father said, "Honesty is the best policy."

My father said that honesty was the best policy.
My father stated that honesty was the best policy.
My father said that honesty is the best policy.
My father said that honesty has been the best policy.

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Direct and Indirect Speech
He said to the interviewer, "Could you please repeat the question?"

He requested the interviewer to please repeat the question.
He requested the interviewer if he could repeat the question.
He requested the interviewer if he could please repeat the question.
He requested the interviewer to repeat the question.

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Direct and Indirect Speech
In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. She yelled, "Please help me."

She yelled at one for some help.
She yelled for someone to help her.
She yelled at someone to help her.
She yelled for someone to help.

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Direct and Indirect Speech
He said to me, I have often told you not to play with fire.

He told me that he had often told me not to play with fire.
He said that he has often been telling me not to play with fire.
He reminded me that he often said to me not to play with fire.
He said to me that he often told me not to play with fire.

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Direct and Indirect Speech
The poor examine said,"O God, take pity on me."

The poor examine prayed God to take pity on him.
The poor examine exclaimed that God take pity on him.
The poor examine, involving God, implored him to take pity on him.
The poor examine asked God to take pity on him.

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Direct and Indirect Speech
In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The porter respectfully assured the lady that he would take care of her baggage while she bought her ticket.

The porter said, "I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam."
The porter said, "I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam."
The porter said to the lady,"I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket."
The porter said, "I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam."

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