Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Choosing the most appropriate answer from the given list, convert the following sentence in Indirect speech to Direct speech.

I asked Sara whether Bill had given her that ring.

Options:

"Did Bill willing to give that ring?, "I asked Sara.

"Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.

"Can Bill give you a ring?", I asked Sara.

"Should Bill give you rings?", I asked Sara.

Correct Answer:

"Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - "Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.

To convert from Indirect Speech to Direct Speech, follow these rules:

  1. Tense: Since the reported speech is in past perfect (had given), it changes to simple past (did give) in direct speech.
  2. Question Formation: Use the correct interrogative structure ("Did Bill give...").
  3. Pronouns: Adjust the pronouns appropriately. Her becomes you because the speaker is addressing Sara.

"Did Bill give you that ring?", I asked Sara.

  • "Did Bill willing to give that ring?, "I asked Sara.: Incorrect grammar ("Did Bill willing" is not valid).
  • "Can Bill give you a ring?", I asked Sara.: Incorrect, as it changes the tense and meaning to a possibility in the present or future.
  • "Should Bill give you rings?", I asked Sara.: Incorrect, as it changes the meaning to a suggestion.