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 employer said to the workman, "I cannot pay you higher wages."

The employer told the workman that he could not pay him higher wages.
The employer forbade the workman to pay higher wages.
The employer told the workman that he could not be paid higher wages.
The employer warned the workman that he cannot pay him higher wages.

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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. Walter said, 'I cannot do it now.'

Walter says that he cannot do it then.
Walter said that he could not do it then.
Walter says that he cannot do it now.
Walter says that he could not do it now.

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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 father warned his son that he should be beware of him.

The father warned his son, "Don't fall into the trap."
The father warned his son, "beware of him !"
The father warned his son, "Be careful about him."
The father warned his son, "Watch that chap !"

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Direct and Indirect Speech
He said, "If I had the key with me, I could give you the solution".

He said if he could have the key with him,he would give him/her the solution.
He said that if he had the key with him, he could give him/her the solution.
He said that If he have had the key with him, he could have given him/her the solution.
He told that if he could have the key with him, he would give him/her the solution.

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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. Amelia is going to ask the principal for permission to go on a study tour.

Amelia is going to say to the principal, "Should we have your permission to go on a study tour?"
Amelia is going to say to the principal, "Might we have your permission to go on a study tour?"
Amelia is going to say to the principal, "May we have your permission to go on a study tour?"
Amelia is going to say to the principal, "Would we have your permission to go on a study tour?"

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