Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Change the following sentence into an Indirect Speech :

The teacher said, "Do your work with dedication."

Options:

I am advised to do my work with dedication.

The teacher advised him to do his work with dedication.

I was advised to do his work with dedication.

The teacher ordered me to do his work with dedication.

Correct Answer:

The teacher advised him to do his work with dedication.

Explanation:

The correct transformation of the given sentence into Indirect Speech is:

"The teacher advised him to do his work with dedication."

Here's why:

  • Indirect Speech: We need to change the reporting verb ("said") and the pronouns ("teacher" and "you") to reflect the new grammatical structure.
  • Advice: "Advised" is a suitable reporting verb for conveying the teacher's instruction and recommendation regarding dedicated work.
  • Subject pronoun: Since the direct speech uses "your" work, we change it to "my" work in Indirect Speech to maintain clarity and consistency with the speaker ("me").