Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the option that is the direct form of the sentence.

The doctor advised Jaya to put the eye drops into her eyes four times a day from the next day.

Options:

The doctor had advised Jaya, “From the next day you put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”

The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”

The doctor advises Jaya, “From the next day put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”

The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into her eyes four times a day.”

Correct Answer:

The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”

Explanation:

The direct form of the given sentence is: The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”

Explanation:
When changing from indirect to direct speech, the time expressions are generally retained as they are. Therefore, "from the next day" remains "from tomorrow." Additionally, the pronouns are changed to match the perspective of the speaker. In this case, "her eyes" changes to "your eyes" to match Jaya's perspective.

So, the correct option is: "The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”"