148 + Interview Questions in DIRECT AND INDIRECT in English Page 3 InterviewSolution

101.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The boss said to his secretary, 'Did you discuss this matter with the manager "1). The boss asked his secretary whether he discussed that matter with the manager.2). The boss asked his secretary if you have discussed that matter with the manager.3). The boss asked his secretary if he had discussed that matter with the manager.4). The boss asked his secretary whether he has discussed that matter with the manager.
Answer» OPTION 3 is the ANSWER

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102.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Kannan said to Subha, " I'll return the book after I have read it".1). Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he has read it.2). Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he has read it.3). Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he read it.4). Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he had read it.
Answer» KANNAN told SUBHA that he would return the book after he had read it. is the CORRECT ANSWER as per the ssc answer KEY

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103.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The king said to his men, " Do not be afraid of the enemy.Face them bravely."1). The king ordered his men to not be afraid of the enemy and that they had to be faced bravely.2). The king asked his men to not be afraid of the enemy but they should be faced bravely.3). The king advised his men not to be afraid of the enemy but to face them bravely.4). The king told his men not to be afraid of the enemy and they had faced them bravely.
Answer» it from PREVIOUS year ssc papers, OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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104.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - 1 said to him, 'Will you go to Delhi '1). I asked him will he go to Delhi.2). I said to him would he go to Delhi.3). I asked him if he would go to Delhi.4). I said to him would you go to Delhi.
Answer» I THINK OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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105.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'I have read this novel.'1). He said that he has read this novel.2). He said that he had read that novel.3). He said that he read that novel.4). He said that he had read this novel.
Answer» HELLO, He SAID that he had READ that NOVEL. is CORRECT

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106.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Tania said to her friend, 'Can you lend me an umbrella '1). Please give me an umbrella Tania requested her friend.2). Will you lend me your umbrella, Tania asked her friend.3). Tania requested her friend to lend her an umbrella4). Tania asked her friend to give her an umbrella.
Answer» OPTION option 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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107.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Sita said, 'I may go there.'1). Sita says that she may go , there.2). Sita says that she is going there.3). Sita said that she will go there.4). Sita said that she might go there.
Answer» OPTION 4 is the ANSWER

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108.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - She said to the children, 'You mustn't play with fire.'1). She told the children they were not to play with fire.2). She told the children they mustn't play with fire.3). She told the children not to play with fire.4). She told the children they are not to play with fire.
Answer» I THINK OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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109.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'If I had the tools I could mend the car.'1). He said that if he had the tools he could mend the car.2). He tells that he had the tools he could mend the car.3). He said 1 could mend the car if I have the tools.4). He told he could mend the car.
Answer» OPTION 1 : SEEMS CORRECT

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110.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - My friend requested me to bring him a sandwich.1). He said, 'My friend, please bring me a sandwich'.2). My friend said, 'Will you bring me a sandwich.'3). 'Please bring me a sandwich', said my friend.4). 'Please bring my friend a sandwich.', said he.
Answer» I am not sure, MAY be My FRIEND SAID, 'Will you bring me a sandwich.' is correct

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111.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Anne said,'It is time to leave for the meeting.'1). Anne said that it was time to leave for the meeting.2). Anne told that it is time to leave for the meeting.3). Anne said its time to leave for the meeting.4). Anne said that it was time for the meeting.
Answer» CORRECT answer is: ANNE said that it was TIME to LEAVE for the meeting.

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112.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Daman says. 'Priya is working in Ahmedabad .'1). Daman say that Priyawas workingin Ahmedabad.2). Daman said that Priya was working in Ahmedabad.3). Daman said that Priya works in Ahmedabad .4). Daman says that Priya is working in Ahmedabad.
Answer» Daman SAYS that Priya is working in AHMEDABAD. is the CORRECT answer as per the ssc answer key

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113.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Everybody says, How well she sings !'1). Everybody comments that she sings well.2). Everybody says how well she sings.3). Everybody tells that she sang very well.4). Everybody says that she sang well.
Answer» EVERYBODY COMMENTS that she sings WELL. is the BEST suited

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114.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The old man said that he would soon be leaving the world .1). The old man said,'I shall soon be leaving the world.'2). The old man said,'I am soon leaving the world.'3). The old man said, 'I would soon leave the world.'4). The old man said,'I am going to leave the world soon .'
Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ONE

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115.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He says that he is very sorry.1). He said ,'He was very sorry'.2). He says,'I am very sorry'.3). He said,'He is very sorry'.4). He told me,'I felt sorry'.
Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ONE

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116.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - " If you want to smoke, you'll have to go out" , said the conductor.1). The conductor ordered me to go out and smoke.2). The conductor said that if I/he wanted to smoke , I/he would have to go out.3). The conductor told me that smoking is not permitted in the bus.4). The conductor told me that I will have to go out and smoke.
Answer» is OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER am i RIGHT

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117.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The beggar said, " Poverty is a great curse " .1). The beggar said poverty has a great curse.2). The beggar said that poverty is a great curse.3). The beggar said that poverty was a great curse.4). The beggar said that poverty had been a great curse.
Answer» OPTION option 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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118.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Rahul says that Azhar loves cricket.1). Rahul said, " Azhar loves cricket".2). Rahul said, " Azhar loved cricket" .3). Rahul says, " Azhar loved cricket".4). Rahul says. " Azhar loves cricket".
Answer» OPTION option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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119.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Have you done this sort of work before " said his new employer.1). His new employer asked him whether he has done that sort of work before.2). His new employer asked him whether he has done this sort of work before.3). His new employer asked him whether he had done that sort of work before.4). His new employer asked him whether he had done this sort of work before.
Answer» Its TOUGH but OPTION 3 SEEMS CORRECT

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120.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - "I came home last night",said he.1). He told that he had come home last night.2). HE said that he came home last night.3). He said that he had come home the previous night.4). He says that he came home the previous night.
Answer» HE SAID that he came home LAST NIGHT. seems CORRECT.

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121.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The old lady declared that she was going to walk where she pleased . They had the liberty.1). The old lady said that, " I was going to walk where I pleased. They have the liberty " .2). The old lady ; " I am going to walk where I please. We have the liberty" .3). The old lady : " I was going to walk where I pleased. They have the liberty" .4). The old lady : " I am going to walk where I pleased. They had the liberty".
Answer» option 2 : - The old LADY ; " I am GOING to walk where I please. We have the LIBERTY" .

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122.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The boys respectfully wished their teacher good morning.1). " Good morning, " said the boys to their teacher.2). " Good morning, " said the boys to the teacher.3). " Good morning, Madam , " said the boys to the teacher.4). " Good morning, Madam , "said the boys to their teacher.
Answer» " Good morning, Madam , "SAID the boys to their teacher. : - is correct HENCE OPTION 4

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123.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.1). The teacher asked me, " Why were you absent yesterday "2). The teacher asked me, " Why are you absent yesterday "3). The teacher asked me, "Why are you absent the day before"4). The teacher asked me, "Were you absent the day before "
Answer» OPTION 1 is the ANSWER

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124.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Mr Robinson asked his son what he wanted to be when he grew up.1). " My son," said Mr Robinson ," what will you be when you grow up '2). " My son, " said Mr Robinson ," what do you want to be when you grow up "3). Mr Robinson said. " My son,what did you want to be when you grew up "4). Mr Robinson said , " My son,what would you be when you grow up"
Answer» I THINK OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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125.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Be careful; the steps are very slippery" , I warned him.1). I warned him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.2). I warned him to be careful as the steps are very slippery.3). I warned him to be careful and steps were very slippery.4). I told him to be careful and the steps are very slippery.
Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is OPTION 1

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126.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - " Call the witness" , said the magistrate.1). The magistrate requested to call the witness.2). The magistrate begged for calling the witness.3). The magistrate ordered to call the witness.4). The magistrate prayed to call the witness.
Answer» OPTION 3 is the CORRECT answer as PER the answer key

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127.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The convict said, " Let me speak freely please " .1). The convict suggested that he must be allowed to speak freely.2). The convict requested that he must be allowed to speak freely.3). The convict requested that he be allowed to speak freely.4). The convict proposed that he might be allowed to speak freely.
Answer» 2). The convict requested that he must be allowed to speak FREELY.$

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128.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Nisha told Monica. " What a beautiful dress you are wearing!"1). Nisha exclaimed that Monica was wearing a very beautiful dress.2). Nisha exclaimed that it is a very beautiful dress.3). Nisha exclaimed that Monica is wearing a very beautiful dress.4). Nisha told Monica that was a beautiful dress.
Answer» NISHA exclaimed that MONICA was wearing a very beautiful DRESS. is the correct answer as per the SSC answer KEY

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129.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - She asked," Is the secretary coming to the meeting ''1). She asked that the secretary was coming to the meeting.2). She asked that if the secretary was coming to the meeting.3). She asked if the secretary is coming to the meeting.4). She asked if the secretary was coming to the meeting.
Answer» option 4 : She ASKED if the SECRETARY was COMING to the MEETING. is correct

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130.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - John said ,"I shall be 21 tomorrow".1). John said that he would be 21 tomorrow.2). John said that he would be 21 the following day.3). John said that he should be 21 the following day.4). John said that I shall be 21 tomorrow.
Answer» Its very SIMPLE QUESTION JOHN said that he would be 21 the FOLLOWING DAY. is the correct answer.

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131.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said ,'Honesty is the best policy.'1). He said that honesty is the best policy.2). He said that honesty was the best policy.3). He said that honesty had been the best policy.4). He said that honesty has been the best policy.
Answer» Answer for this QUESTION is He SAID that HONESTY is the BEST POLICY.

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132.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He bade his friends goodbye.1). 'I will see you later' he told his friends.2). 'I am bidding you Goodbye'.3). He said,' Goodbye, my friends.'4). 'Goodbye, my friends',he was saying to them.
Answer» I have READ it SOMEWHERE 'I am BIDDING you GOODBYE'. is CORRECT

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133.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The man said , "All the boys are playing in the street."1). The man told us that all the boys had been playing in the street.2). The man told us that all the boys were playing in the street.3). The man told us that all the boys play in the street.4). The man told us that all the boys in the street are playing.
Answer» option 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER as PER the answer KEY

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134.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - I said to my mother, " I will certainly take you to Bangalore this week . "1). I told my mother he would certainly take her to Bangalore that week.2). I told my mother that I would certainly take her to Bangalore that week.3). I told my mother that she would certainly take her to Bangalore that week .4). I told to my mother that I would take you to Bangalore that week.
Answer» I TOLD my MOTHER that I WOULD CERTAINLY take her to Bangalore that WEEK. seems correct.

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135.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Phila ordered her brother to turn down the television and let her work in peace.1). Phila said to her brother, Turn down the television that let me do my work in peace.'2). Phila said to her brother,'Turn down the television and let me work in peace.'3). Phila said to her brother,'Tum down the television to let me do my work in peace.'4). Phila said to her brother. Turned down the television and let me do my work in peace.'
Answer» Phila said to her brother,'Turn down the TELEVISION and LET me WORK in PEACE.' Option (2)

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What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Phila ordered her brother to turn down the television and let her work in peace.1). Phila said to her brother, Turn down the television that let me do my work in peace.'2). Phila said to her brother,'Turn down the television and let me work in peace.'3). Phila said to her brother,'Tum down the television to let me do my work in peace.'4). Phila said to her brother. Turned down the television and let me do my work in peace.'

Answer»

Phila said to her brother,'Turn down the TELEVISION and LET me WORK in PEACE.'

Option (2)

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136.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - You will say. 'I am ill.'1). You will say that you are ill.2). You would say that you were ill.3). You would say that you are ill .4). You will say that you were ill.
Answer» Its TOUGH but OPTION 1 SEEMS CORRECT

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137.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said that he intended to leave for Surat that night.1). 'I intend to leave for Surat that night', he said.2). 'I intend to left for Surat that night' , he said.3). 'I intended to leave for Surat tonight', he said.4). 'I intend to leave for Surat tonight', he said.
Answer» is OPTION 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER am i RIGHT

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138.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - 'Come home early' , said Mr Mathew to his clerk.1). Mr Mathew told his clerk to come home as early as possible.2). Mr Mathew asked his clerk to be home early.3). Mr Mathew ordered his clerk to come home early.4). Mr Mathew requested his clerk to come home a little early.
Answer» Mr MATHEW ASKED his clerk to be HOME early. : - OPTION 3

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139.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - I said,"Water is essential for life."1). Water is essential for life was said by me.2). I told that water was essential for life.3). I exclaimed that water was essential for life.4). I said that water is essential for life.
Answer» i THINK OPTION 4 is CORRECT

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140.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Iba said that she might go home the next day with her sister.1). Iba said,'I could go home tomorrow with my sister.'2). Iba said,'I may just go home tomorrow with my sister.'3). Iba said,'I can go home tomorrow with my sister.'4). (4) Iba said,'I will go home tomorrow with my sister.'
Answer» Its very SIMPLE question Iba said,'I may just go HOME TOMORROW with my sister.' is the CORRECT ANSWER.

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141.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - She asked me if I was going to college.1). She said, 'Am I going to college '2). She said to me ,'Are you going to college '3). She asked me, 'Will you go to college '4). She asked to me,'Was I going to college '
Answer» it from PREVIOUS YEAR ssc papers, option 2 is the right ANSWER

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142.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'I was doing it.'1). He said that he had been doing it.2). He said that he had done it.3). He said that he has done it.4). He said that he did it.
Answer» OPTION 1 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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143.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The teacher said to him,'Is not poverty a curse '1). The teacher asked him is poverty not a curse.2). The teacher asked him if poverty was not a curse.3). The teacher asked him poverty not a curse.4). The teacher asked him whether poverty is not a curse.
Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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144.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The captain said to his men , "Fall into line."1). The captain said to his men that they can fall into line.2). The captain commanded his men to fall into line.3). The captain warned his men to fall into line.4). The captain told his men that they should fall into line.
Answer» it from PREVIOUS YEAR SSC papers, option 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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145.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - His father said that it was time he visited his uncle.1). 'It was Lime you visited your uncle', said his father.2). 'It is time you visited my uncle', said his father.3). 'It is time you visit your uncle', said his father.4). 'It is time you visited your uncle', said his father.
Answer» OPTION option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER

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146.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He exclaimed with joy that their team had won the tournament,1). He said, 'Our team has won the tournament.'2). He said, 'Wow ! Our team won the tournament.'3). He exclaimed, 'Hurrah ! Our team has won the tournament!'4). He said, 'Our team won the tournament.'
Answer» OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER

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147.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The prisoner enquired if a lawyer had been arranged for him.1). The prisoner enquired , 'Is there a lawyer for me '2). The prisoner asked ,'Has a lawyer been arranged for me'3). The prisoner enquired, 'Had a lawyer been arranged for me'4). The prisoner said , 'Have you arranged a lawyer for me '
Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ONE

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148.	What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The lady asked me how my uncle was.1). The lady said to me, 'How is your uncle '2). The lady asked me , 'How has your uncle been '3). The lady said to me, 'How was your uncle '4). The lady asked me, 'How is your uncle doing'
Answer» Its very SIMPLE QUESTION The lady SAID to me, 'How is your uncle ' is the correct ANSWER.

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What is the Indirect/Direct form of - 1 said to him, 'Will you go to Delhi '1). I asked him will he go to Delhi.2). I said to him would he go to Delhi.3). I asked him if he would go to Delhi.4). I said to him would you go to Delhi.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'I have read this novel.'1). He said that he has read this novel.2). He said that he had read that novel.3). He said that he read that novel.4). He said that he had read this novel.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Sita said, 'I may go there.'1). Sita says that she may go , there.2). Sita says that she is going there.3). Sita said that she will go there.4). Sita said that she might go there.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'If I had the tools I could mend the car.'1). He said that if he had the tools he could mend the car.2). He tells that he had the tools he could mend the car.3). He said 1 could mend the car if I have the tools.4). He told he could mend the car.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - My friend requested me to bring him a sandwich.1). He said, 'My friend, please bring me a sandwich'.2). My friend said, 'Will you bring me a sandwich.'3). 'Please bring me a sandwich', said my friend.4). 'Please bring my friend a sandwich.', said he.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Anne said,'It is time to leave for the meeting.'1). Anne said that it was time to leave for the meeting.2). Anne told that it is time to leave for the meeting.3). Anne said its time to leave for the meeting.4). Anne said that it was time for the meeting.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Daman says. 'Priya is working in Ahmedabad .'1). Daman say that Priyawas workingin Ahmedabad.2). Daman said that Priya was working in Ahmedabad.3). Daman said that Priya works in Ahmedabad .4). Daman says that Priya is working in Ahmedabad.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Everybody says, How well she sings !'1). Everybody comments that she sings well.2). Everybody says how well she sings.3). Everybody tells that she sang very well.4). Everybody says that she sang well.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He says that he is very sorry.1). He said ,'He was very sorry'.2). He says,'I am very sorry'.3). He said,'He is very sorry'.4). He told me,'I felt sorry'.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The beggar said, " Poverty is a great curse " .1). The beggar said poverty has a great curse.2). The beggar said that poverty is a great curse.3). The beggar said that poverty was a great curse.4). The beggar said that poverty had been a great curse.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - Rahul says that Azhar loves cricket.1). Rahul said, " Azhar loves cricket".2). Rahul said, " Azhar loved cricket" .3). Rahul says, " Azhar loved cricket".4). Rahul says. " Azhar loves cricket".

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - "I came home last night",said he.1). He told that he had come home last night.2). HE said that he came home last night.3). He said that he had come home the previous night.4). He says that he came home the previous night.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - " Call the witness" , said the magistrate.1). The magistrate requested to call the witness.2). The magistrate begged for calling the witness.3). The magistrate ordered to call the witness.4). The magistrate prayed to call the witness.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - John said ,"I shall be 21 tomorrow".1). John said that he would be 21 tomorrow.2). John said that he would be 21 the following day.3). John said that he should be 21 the following day.4). John said that I shall be 21 tomorrow.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said ,'Honesty is the best policy.'1). He said that honesty is the best policy.2). He said that honesty was the best policy.3). He said that honesty had been the best policy.4). He said that honesty has been the best policy.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He bade his friends goodbye.1). 'I will see you later' he told his friends.2). 'I am bidding you Goodbye'.3). He said,' Goodbye, my friends.'4). 'Goodbye, my friends',he was saying to them.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - You will say. 'I am ill.'1). You will say that you are ill.2). You would say that you were ill.3). You would say that you are ill .4). You will say that you were ill.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - I said,"Water is essential for life."1). Water is essential for life was said by me.2). I told that water was essential for life.3). I exclaimed that water was essential for life.4). I said that water is essential for life.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - She asked me if I was going to college.1). She said, 'Am I going to college '2). She said to me ,'Are you going to college '3). She asked me, 'Will you go to college '4). She asked to me,'Was I going to college '

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He said, 'I was doing it.'1). He said that he had been doing it.2). He said that he had done it.3). He said that he has done it.4). He said that he did it.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The teacher said to him,'Is not poverty a curse '1). The teacher asked him is poverty not a curse.2). The teacher asked him if poverty was not a curse.3). The teacher asked him poverty not a curse.4). The teacher asked him whether poverty is not a curse.

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - He exclaimed with joy that their team had won the tournament,1). He said, 'Our team has won the tournament.'2). He said, 'Wow ! Our team won the tournament.'3). He exclaimed, 'Hurrah ! Our team has won the tournament!'4). He said, 'Our team won the tournament.'

What is the Indirect/Direct form of - The lady asked me how my uncle was.1). The lady said to me, 'How is your uncle '2). The lady asked me , 'How has your uncle been '3). The lady said to me, 'How was your uncle '4). The lady asked me, 'How is your uncle doing'