Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Change the following to Direct Speech by choosing the correct answer from the options given:

The judge asked the thief what he had been doing with his hand in the gentleman's pocket.

Options:

The judge said to the thief, "What were you doing with your hand in the gentleman's pocket?"

The judge said to the gentleman, "What was the thief doing in your pocket with his hand ?"

The judge said to the thief, "What are you doing with your hand in the gentleman's pocket?"

The judge asked the thief, "Why are you putting your hand in the gentleman's pocket?"

Correct Answer:

The judge said to the thief, "What were you doing with your hand in the gentleman's pocket?"

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - The judge said to the thief, "What were you doing with your hand in the gentleman's pocket?"