Direct and Indirect Speech
The Captain said to his men, "Stand at ease."

The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.
The Captain wanted his men to stand at ease.
The Captain urged his men to stand at ease.
The Captain told his men that they should stand at ease.

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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 General said, "Bravo! Well done, my soldiers".

The General applauded his soldiers for their excellent job.
The General told the soldiers that they had done well.
The General applauded his soldiers saying that they would do well.
The General applauded his soldiers saying that they had done well.

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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. My cousin said, "My room-mate snored throughout the night."

My cousin felt that her room-mate may be snoring throughout the night.
My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night.
My cousin told me that her room-mate snored throughout the night.
My cousin complained to me that her room-mate is snoring throughout the night.

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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. Nisha told Monica, "What a beautiful dress you are wearing!"

Nisha told Monica that was a beautiful dress.
Nisha exclaimed that Monica is wearing a very beautiful dress.
Nisha exclaimed that it is a very beautiful dress.
Nisha exclaimed that Monica was wearing a very beautiful dress.

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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. My mother said to me, "Wish you a happy and prosperous life!"

My mother wished that I should be living a happy and prosperous life.
My mother wished that I enjoy a happy and prosperous life.
My mother wished me a happy and prosperous life.
My mother told me that I should lead a happy and prosperous life.

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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. Gavaskar said, "Bravo! Azhar, you have done well."

Gavaskar called Azhar and exclaimed that he had done well.
Gavaskar congratulated Azhar, saying that he had done well.
Gavaskar praised Azhar for his having done well.
Gavaskar exclaimed with joy that Azhar had done well.

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