Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

He said, “I wish I didn’t have to take examination.”

Options:

He said he wished he didn’t have to take examination.

He told he wished he didn’t have to take examination.

He asked that he wished he didn’t have to take examination.

He told that he wishes that he didn’t have to take examination.

Correct Answer:

He said he wished he didn’t have to take examination.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is:

He said he wished he didn’t have to take examination.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • He told he wished he didn’t have to take examination. - The reporting verb "told" is not necessary in indirect speech, as the speaker is simply reporting what was said, not telling the listener anything new.
  • He asked that he wished he didn’t have to take examination. - The reporting verb "asked" is not appropriate in this context, as the speaker is not asking anyone to do anything.
  • He told that he wishes that he didn’t have to take examination. - The present tense verb "wishes" is not appropriate in indirect speech, as the speaker is reporting what was said in the past.