Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Choose the correct indirect sentence of the following direct sentence:

My teacher often says to me, "If you don't work hard, you will fail."

Options:

My teacher often told me that if I don't work hard I would fail.

My teacher told me if I don't work hard I shall fail.

My teacher often tells me that if I don't work hard, I will fail.

My teacher says to me if I didn't work hard I shall fail.

Correct Answer:

My teacher told me if I don't work hard I shall fail.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - My teacher told me if I don't work hard I shall fail.