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1561SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "Although new evidence emerged, the investigation remained inconclusive," the detective noted.
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Correct option: B — The detective noted that though new evidence emerged, the investigation remained inconclusive.
The detective noted that though new evidence emerged, the investigation remained inconclusive. (Correct) (a) The detective noted that investigation remained inconclusive because no evidence emerged. (Incorrect Word Order) (c) The detective noted that the investigation was inconclusive from no new evidence. (Incorrect Tense) (d) The detective noted that the evidence caused inconclusive results. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
1562SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The administrator informed the employees that if they failed to submit the verification forms, their IDs would be deactivated.
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Correct option: C — "If you fail to submit your verification forms, your IDs will be deactivated," the administrator informed them.
"If you fail to submit your verification forms, your IDs will be deactivated," the administrator informed them. (Correct) (a) "Submit your verification forms or your IDs will be deactivated," the administrator told the employees. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (b) "Your IDs are deactivated because you haven't submitted the forms," the administrator said. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) "You must submit verification forms for deactivation," said the administrator. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
1563SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "How unfortunate that the event had to be canceled!" said the organizer.
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Correct option: C — The organizer exclaimed that it was unfortunate that the event had to be canceled.
The organizer exclaimed that it was unfortunate that the event had to be canceled. (Correct) (a) The organizer exclaimed how unfortunate the event had been canceled. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The organizer said it was unfortunate that the event was canceled. (Incorrect Verb) (d) The organizer exclaimed unfortunate that event must canceled. (Incomplete Sentence)
1564SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He inquired whether, considering the recent policy changes, the eligibility criteria would be altered.
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Correct option: A — "Would the eligibility criteria be altered due to the recent policy changes?" he asked.
"Would the eligibility criteria be altered due to the recent policy changes?" he asked. (Correct) (b) "The eligibility criteria are altered because of policy changes, correct?" he asked. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) "Could it be possible that the eligibility policy be cancelled?" he asked. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) "Are the new policies changing eligibility?" he asked. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
1565SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "How shocking that the report was leaked before the announcement!" exclaimed the spokesperson.
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Correct option: C — The spokesperson exclaimed that it was shocking that the report had been leaked before the announcement.
The spokesperson exclaimed that it was shocking that the report had been leaked before the announcement. (Correct) (a) The spokesperson was shocked that the report leaked before the announcement. (Incomplete Sentence) (b) The spokesperson said that the report had been leaked before the announcement. (Incomplete Verb) (d) The spokesperson exclaimed how shocking the report had been leaked. (Incomplete Sentence)
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1566SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The client wanted to know whether, in light of the recent feedback, the design proposal could be modified.
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Correct option: B — "Can we modify the design proposal in view of the recent feedback?" the client asked.
"Can we modify the design proposal in view of the recent feedback?" the client asked. (Correct) (a) "Should the design proposal be rejected because of the feedback?" asked the client. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) "Is the design proposal final despite feedback?" the client asked. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) "Has recent feedback changed the design?" asked the client. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
1567SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "Let it be recorded that we acted in accordance with the law," announced the lawyer.
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Correct option: B — The lawyer announced that it should be recorded they had acted in accordance with the law.
The lawyer announced that it should be recorded they had acted in accordance with the law. (Correct) (a) The lawyer announced that they acted lawfully. (Incomplete Sentence) (c) The lawyer said let it be recorded that they acted according to law. (Incorrect Verb) (d) The lawyer announced they acted in accordance with the law. (Incomplete Sentence)
1568SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He inquired whether the documents they had promised to send the previous evening were still pending.
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Correct option: A — "Are the documents you promised to send yesterday still pending?" he asked.
"Are the documents you promised to send yesterday still pending?" he asked. (Correct) (b) "Were the documents sent last evening or are they pending?" he asked. (Incorrect Verb) (c) "Had you sent the documents promised yesterday, or are they pending?" he asked. (Incorrect Verb) (d) "Have the documents we promised last evening been sent?" he asked. (Incorrect Verb)
1569SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "So determined was she that nothing could hinder her progress," remarked the coach.
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Correct option: C — The coach remarked that she was so determined that nothing could hinder her progress.
The coach remarked that she was so determined that nothing could hinder her progress. (Correct) (a) The coach stated that she was determined that nothing could hinder her progress. (Incorrect Verb) (b) The coach remarked that her determination was strong enough to progress. (Incorrect Pronoun) (d) The coach said she had determination and nothing hindered. (Incorrect Verb)
1570SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The manager informed the employees that bonuses would be given only to those who achieved their quarterly targets.
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Correct option: C — "Only those who achieve the quarterly targets will receive bonuses," the manager said.
"Only those who achieve the quarterly targets will receive bonuses," the manager said. (Correct) (a) "Bonuses are only for employees who achieve their quarterly targets," the manager informed them. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (b) "If quarterly targets are not achieved, no bonuses will be given," said the manager. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) "Employees achieving targets get bonuses," the manager told them. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 157

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "Although new evidence emerged, the investigation remained inconclusive," the detective noted.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The administrator informed the employees that if they failed to submit the verification forms, their IDs would be deactivated.

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "How unfortunate that the event had to be canceled!" said the organizer.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He inquired whether, considering the recent policy changes, the eligibility criteria would be altered.

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "How shocking that the report was leaked before the announcement!" exclaimed the spokesperson.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The client wanted to know whether, in light of the recent feedback, the design proposal could be modified.

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "Let it be recorded that we acted in accordance with the law," announced the lawyer.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He inquired whether the documents they had promised to send the previous evening were still pending.

A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "So determined was she that nothing could hinder her progress," remarked the coach.

A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The manager informed the employees that bonuses would be given only to those who achieved their quarterly targets.

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