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

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

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. Mother said to the baby, "Don't play with fire".

Mother forbade the baby not to play with fire.
Mother requested the baby not to play with fire.
Mother warned the baby not to play with fire.
Mother warned the baby to play with fire.

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

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

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Direct and Indirect Speech
Kannan said to Subha, "I'll return the book after I have read it."

Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he has read it.
Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he has read it.
Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he read it.
Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he had read it.

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP
MORE MCQ ON Direct and Indirect Speech