Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

“Madam, please watch this program on our folk songs,” says Sitab.

Options:

Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk songs.

Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk songs.

Sitab asks Madam have you watched the program on their folk songs.

Sitab said to Madam to watch the program on our folk songs.

Correct Answer:

Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk songs.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is:

Sitab requested Madam to watch the program on our folk songs.

The other options are incorrect:

  • Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk songs. This is incorrect because the reported speech is a statement, not a request.
  • Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk songs. This is incorrect because the speaker and Madam are from the same community.
  • Sitab asks Madam have you watched the program on their folk songs. This is incorrect because the reported speech is a question, not a request.
  • Sitab said to Madam to watch the program on our folk songs. This is incorrect because the reporting verb is "said to", which is used for giving commands, not requests.