Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.

“Please bring me a cup of coffee,” Shakila said to the waiter.

Options:

Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee.

Shakila said to the waiter he should bring her a cup of coffee.

Shakila told to the waiter that he should brought her a cup of coffee.

Shakila said to the waiter you bring me a cup of coffee.

Correct Answer:

Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the sentence is: OPTION 1

"Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee."

Explanation:

  • In the original sentence, the reporting verb is "said."
  • When converting the sentence into indirect speech, the reporting verb "said" changes to "told."
  • The pronouns shift accordingly, so "me" becomes "her."
  • The verb "bring" remains in the same tense.
  • The correct option accurately represents Shakila's request in indirect speech, maintaining the integrity of the original sentence.