Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Direct/indirect

Question:

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

My cousin said, "My room-mate had snored throughout the night."

Options:

My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night.

My cousin told me that her room-mate snored throughout the night.

My cousin complained to me that her room-mate is snoring throughout the night.

My cousin felt that her room-mate may be snoring throughout the night.

Correct Answer:

My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night.

Explanation:

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is:

My cousin said that her room-mate had snored throughout the night.

The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • My cousin told me that her room-mate snored throughout the night. - The reporting verb "told" is not appropriate in this context, as the speaker is simply reporting what was said, not telling the listener anything new.
  • My cousin complained to me that her room-mate is snoring throughout the night. - The present tense verb "is snoring" is not appropriate in indirect speech, as the speaker is reporting what was said in the past.
  • My cousin felt that her room-mate may be snoring throughout the night. - The reporting verb "felt" is not appropriate in this context, as the speaker is simply reporting what was said, not expressing their own feelings.