Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Ramita said, "I wish I didn't have to meet my step-mother."

Options:

Ramita said she wished she hadn't have to meet her step-mother.

Ramita said she wished she didn't meet her step-mother.

Ramita said she wished she didn't have to meet her step-mother.

Ramita said she wished hadn't met her step-mother.

Correct Answer:

Ramita said she wished she didn't have to meet her step-mother.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is:

Ramita said she wished she didn't have to meet her step-mother.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Ramita said she wished she hadn't have to meet her step-mother. - The word "have" is repeated unnecessarily.
  • Ramita said she wished she didn't meet her step-mother. - The modal verb "would" is not appropriate in the past tense.
  • Ramita said she wished hadn't met her step-mother. - The modal verb "had to" is missing.