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1. Which conjunction is used for yes/no questions in indirect speech?

A That
B If
C Because
D So

2. Direct: She said, "I am happy today." Indirect form is:

A She said that she was happy today.
B She said that she is happy that day.
C She said that she was happy that day.
D She said that I was happy that day.

3. Which sentence is an example of direct speech?

A He said that he was tired.
B He said, "I am tired."
C He told me he is tired.
D He asked if he was tired.

4. Which word is used before a verb in indirect imperative sentences?

A That
B To
C If
D Because

5. Which word is removed when converting questions into indirect speech?

A That
B If
C Question mark
D Reporting verb

6. Direct: He said, "Where are you going?" Indirect form is:

A He asked where was I going.
B He asked where I was going.
C He said where I am going.
D He asked where are you going.

7. Direct: He said, "I have finished my work." Indirect form is:

A He said that he finished his work.
B He said that he had finished his work.
C He said that he finishes his work.
D He said that he has finished his work.

8. Which sentence is in indirect speech?

A She said, "I will help you."
B She said, "Help me."
C She said that she would help me.
D She said, "Will you help me?"

9. Direct: She said, "I live here." Indirect form is:

A She said that she lived here.
B She said that she lives there.
C She said that she lived there.
D She said that I lived there.

10. Which reporting verb is used with 'told'?

A Without object
B With object
C With question
D With command only

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