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Reported Speech MCQs Test | English Grammar MCQ Quiz

Reported speech mcqs (multiple choice questionstest with answers) for class 8, 9, 10.

Here is a compilation of Free Reported Speech MCQs for classes 8, 9, 10 from English Grammar. Students can practice free Reported Speech MCQs as have been added by CBSE in the new exam pattern. At the end of Multiple Choice Questions on Reported Speech , the answer key has also been provided for your reference.

Instructions for question 1 to question 50:

Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Direct Speech to Reported Speech.

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Q1. Nancy said, “I may leave tomorrow.”

A. Nancy said that she might leave the next day. B. Nancy said that she might leave tomorrow. C. Nancy asked if she should leave the next day. D. Nancy informed me to leave tomorrow.

Q2. Keshav said, “Rita is busy right now.”

A. Keshav said Rita was busy. B. Keshav informed that Rita was busy then. C. Keshav said Rita had been busy. D. Keshav informed that Rita is busy.

Q3. The teacher said, “You are suspended!.”

A. The teacher exclaimed that I am suspended. B. The teacher exclaimed to me to suspend. C. The teacher informed me that I was suspended. D. The teacher exclaimed that I was suspended.

Q4. He said, “I have been a great mentor.”

A. He said that he had been a great mentor. B. He said that he was a great mentor. C. He exclaimed that he was a great mentor. D. He said that he has been a great mentor.

Q5. Vidushi said, “We went for a summer trip.”

A. Vidushi said that they went for a summer trip. B. Vidushi said that they were on a summer trip. C. Vidushi said that they had gone for a summer trip. D. Vidushi said they went for a summer trip.

Q6. Rahul said, “I will manage hereafter. ”

A. Rahul said that he would manage hereafter. B. Rahul said that he will manage thereafter. C. Rahul said that he would manage thereafter. D. Rahul said that he will manage hereafter.

Q7. “I am going out tonight.” Manisha said.

A. Manisha said that she was going out tonight. B. Manisha said that she was going out that night. C. Manisha said she was going out that night. D. Manisha said that she will be going out that night.

Q8. The guard asked, “Who are you?”

A. The guard asked who he was. B. The guard asked me who he was. C. The guard asks me who he was. D. The guard asked who I was.

Q9. Ravi said, “The concert ended yesterday.”

A. Ravi said that the concert had ended yesterday. B. Ravi said that the concert ended the day before. C. Ravi said that the concert had ended the previous day. D. Ravi said that the concert ended already.

Q10. She said, “Bring a glass of water, please.”

A. She commands me to bring a glass of water. B. She requested me to bring a glass of water. C. She asked me to brought a glass of water. D. She ordered me to bring her a glass of water.

Q11. He said, “Let us have dinner here.”

A. He proposed that we had dinner there. B. He asked if we wished to have dinner there. C. He said that we should have dinner there. D. He said that we had dinner there.

Q12. The salesman said, “Are you interested in the scheme?”

A. The salesman said that if I was interested in the scheme. B. The salesman said that if I were interested in the scheme. C. The salesman asks if I am interested in the scheme. D. The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme.

Q13. She said, “Shut the door!”

A. She asked me whether I would shut the door. B. She ordered me to shut the door. C. She said that I should shut the door. D. She shouted and said to shut the door.

Correct Ans. B

Q14. She said, “They will be leaving soon.”

A. She said that they would leave soon. B. She said that they are leaving. C. She said that they would be leaving soon. D. She said that they will leave soon.

Q15. “Alas! It can’t be this bad.” He said.

A. He exclaimed with sorrow that that couldn’t be that bad. B. He grieved that it couldn’t be that bad. C. He said that it was really that bad. D. He said with sorrow that that was bad.

Q16. The teacher said, “The wind is a renewable energy source.”

A. The teacher said that the wind was a renewable energy source. B. The teacher said that the wind is a renewable energy source. C. The teacher told that the wind is a renewable energy source. D. The teacher tells that the wind was a renewable energy source.

Q17. The secretary said, “Is Mr. Fisher in his office?”

A. The secretary said that if Mr. Fisher was in his office. B. The secretary enquired if Mr. Fisher was in his office. C. The secretary enquired that if Mr. Fisher was in his office. D. The secretary asked if Mr. Fisher had been in his office.

Q18. The policeman said, “Don’t cross the speed limit.”

A. The policeman said not to cross the speed limit. B. The policeman asked if I would cross the speed limit. C. The policeman forbade me to cross the speed limit. D. The policeman asks if I had crossed the speed limit.

Q19. Richard said, “I must attend the meeting.”

A. Richard said that he had to attend the meeting. B. Richard said that it was must that he attend the meeting. C. Richard said if he must attend the meeting. D. Richard said that he would attend the meeting.

Q20. She said, “What a beautiful view!”

A. She said that the view was beautiful. B. She exclaimed that the view is beautiful. C. She exclaimed with joy and said that the view was beautiful. D. She exclaimed that the view was beautiful.

Q21. David said, “Can we go tomorrow?”

A. David said if we can go tomorrow. B. David asked if we could go the following day. C. David asked if we could go tomorrow. D. David said whether we could go tomorrow.

Q22. The student said, “Ma’am, please extend the deadline.”

A. The student asked the teacher to extend the deadline. B. The student said if the teacher would extend the deadline. C. The student requested ma’am to extend the deadline. D. The student said that ma’am should extend the deadline.

Q23. He said, “Ah! You are here.”

A. He exclaimed with delight that I was there. B. He said that he was delighted that I was there. C. He exclaimed with joy to see me there. D. He said it was a joy to see me there.

Q24. The maid said, “I gave them the address.”

A. The maid asked whether she should have given the address to them. B. The maid informed me that she had given the address to them. C. The maid said that she would give them the address. D. The maid said to give the address to them.

Q25. The driver said, “Do you want to halt for a while?”

A. The driver said if we wanted a halt for a while. B. The driver asked if we want to halt for a while. C. The driver asks if we wanted to halt for a while. D. The driver asked if we wanted to halt for a while.

Q26. The suspect said, “I am not guilty!”

A. The suspect exclaimed that he was innocent. B. The suspect shouted that he was not guilty. C. The suspect exclaimed that he was not guilty. D. The suspect said that he has been found not guilty.

Q27. “Don’t make noise in the library.” the librarian said.

A. The librarian said not to make noise in the library. B. The librarian ordered me not to make noise in the library. C. The librarian said to be quiet while in the library. D. The librarian asks me to not make any noise.

Q28. Ms. Nita said, “Reschedule the meeting to next Monday.”

A. Ms. Nita asked to reschedule the meeting to the following Monday. B. Ms. Nita asked for the meeting to be rescheduled to the next Monday. C. Ms. Nita said to reschedule the meeting for Monday. D. Ms. Nita asked for the rescheduling of the meeting for the following Monday.

Q29. Philip said, “I was playing football.”

A. Philip said that he was playing football. B. Philip said that he would be playing football. C. Philip said that he had been playing football. D. Philip said that he plays football.

Q30. Jen said, “I like drawing sketches.”

A. Jen said that she liked drawing sketches. B. Jen said that she has liked drawing sketches. C. Jen said that she liked to draw sketches. D. Jen said that she likes drawing sketches.

Q31. Jacob said, “Have you read this book?”

A. Jacob asked me if I have read this book. B. Jacob asked me if I had read that book. C. Jacob asked me if I would read this book. D. Jacob asked me if I had been reading this book.

Q32. She said to him, “It is good to see you!”

A. She exclaimed that it was good to see him. B. She exclaimed that she was happy to see him. C. She exclaimed that it is good to see him. D. She exclaimed that it was good to see me.

Q33. He said, “How much is left to do?”

A. He asked how much had been left to do. B. He asked how much had been left to be done. C. He asked how much was left to be done. D. He asked how much was still left.

Q34. Maria said, “Please lend me a pen.”

A. Maria ordered me to lend a pen. B. Maria begged me to lend her a pen. C. Maria asked if I could lend her pen. D. Maria requested me to lend her a pen.

Q35. The landlord said, “You should leave if you can not pay the rent.”

A. The landlord asks me to leave if I didn’t pay the rent. B. The landlord warned me to leave if I couldn’t pay the rent. C. The landlord asked me to leave if I would not be paying the rent. D. The landlord asked me to leave or pay the rent.

Q36. Daniel said, “Where have you been?”

A. Daniel asked me where I had been. B. Daniel told me where I should have been. C. Daniel told me where I was. D. Daniel said that I had not been there.

Q37. The lawyer said, “The law always believes in the evidence.”

A. The lawyer said that the law always believed in the evidence. B. The lawyer said that the law should always believe in the evidence. C. The lawyer said that the law always believes in the evidence. D. The lawyer said that the law has always believed in the evidence.

Q38. Ranjan said, “You can not park here!”

A. Rajan said that I may not park here. B. Ranjan said to me that I was unable to park there. C. Ranajn exclaimed that I couldn’t park there. D. Ranjan forbade me to park there.

Q39. Julia said, “I can not attend your wedding.”

A. Julia said that she might not attend our wedding. B. Julia said that she could not attend our wedding. C. Julia said that she can not attend our wedding. D. Julia said that she wished she could attend our wedding.

Q40. Harish said, “Will you accompany me there?”

A. Harish asked me if I would accompany him there. B. Harish asked if I could accompany him there. C. Harish enquired whether I will accompany him there. D. Harish said to me that I accompany him there.

Q41. The boss said, “Call him right now.”

A. The boss shouted and said to call him right then. B. The boss ordered me to call him quickly. C. The boss told me to call him now. D. The boss ordered me to call him right then.

Q42. “Wow! This is so beautiful.” Jacob said.

A. Jacob was surprised to see how beautiful it was. B. Jacob said how beautiful it was. C. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that that was so beautiful. D. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that it was so beautiful.

Q43. Omar said, “I had always wanted to be a teacher.”

A. Omar said that he had always wanted to be a teacher. B. Omar said that he had had always wanted to be a teacher. C. Omar said that he have always wanted to be teacher. D. Omar said that he wanted to be a teacher ever since.

Q44. Tina said, “I may postpone the trip to the next year.”

A. Tine said that she may have to postpone the trip to the next year. B. Tina said that she might have to postpone the trip to the next year. C. Tina said that she might postpone the trip to the following year. D. Tina said that she may postpone the trip to the following year.

Q45. Grandpa said, “What’s the time by your watch?”

A. Grandpa asked me what time it was by my watch. B. Grandpa asked me what was the time by my watch. C. Grandpa asked me what the time was by my watch. D. Grandpa asks me what time it was by my watch.

Q46. She said, “You have been late. Everybody’s here already.”

A. She said that I had been late and everybody was there already. B. She said that I was late and that everyone was there already. C. She said I got late so that everybody was there already. D. She said that I am late and everybody got there already.

Q47. He said, “Guard the door.”

A. He pleaded with me to guard the door. B. He asked if I could guard the door. C. He enquired whether I may guard the door. D. He commanded me to guard the door.

Q48. Joseph said, “Alas! These are difficult times.”

A. Joseph said that those were difficult times. B. Joseph said it would have been difficult times. C. Joseph sighed with sorrow that those were difficult times. D. Joseph exclaimed that those were difficult times.

Q49. Meera said, “It’s time. I must go now.”

A. Meera said that it is time and she should leave. B. Meera said that it was time and she had to go then. C. Meera said that it was time to go then. D. Meera said it is time and she may go.

Q50. Tim said, “I may teach you if you will show sincerity.”

A. Tim said that he might teach me if I would show sincerity. B. Tim said that he may teach me at a condition. C. Tim said that he could teach me had I shown sincerity. D. Tim said that he will teach me if I was to show sincerity.

Instructions for question 51 to question 100: Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Reported Speech to Direct Speech.

Q51. Peter said that he would definitely come.

A. Peter asked, “Should I come?” B. Peter said, “I will definitely come.” C. Peter said, “I would definitely go.” D. Peter said, “I shall go.”

Q52. He asked me if I was free that afternoon.

A. He said, “Are you free this afternoon?” B. He said, “Will you be free this after?” C. He said, “If I am free this afternoon?” D. He said, “Be free this afternoon.”

Q53. She said that she exercises daily.

A. She said, “I exercise daily.” B. She said, “I would exercise daily.” C. She said, “I exercises daily.” D. She said, “I exercised daily.”

Q54. He said that he would deposit the cheque the following day.

A. He said, “I will deposit the cheque the next day.” B. He said, “I would deposit the cheque soon.” C. He said, “I will deposit the cheque tomorrow.” D. He said, “I would deposit the cheque the following day.”

Q55. John said that Sarah had completed the course.

A. John said, “Sarah was completing the course.” B. John said, “Sarah has completed the course.” C. John said, “Sarah completed the course.” D. John said, “Sarah is completing the course.”

Q56. George exclaimed with joy that he was happy with his result.

A. George said, “I am happy with my result.” B. George said, “Alas! I am happy with the result.” C. George said, “Hurrah! I am happy with my result.” D. George said, “Happy with the result!”

Q57. He said that Chris had been busy.

A. He said, “Chris is busy.” B. He said, “Chris was busy.” C. He said, “Chris had been busy.” D. He said, “Chris have been busy.”

Q58. He told the peon to inform the manager.

A. He said to the peon, “Inform the manager.” B. He said, “The peon must inform the manager.” C. He said to the peon, “Manager should be informed.” D. He said to me, “The peon shall inform the manager.”

Q59. He said that he had been looking for the file.

A. He said, “I am looking for the file.” B. He said, “I was looking for the file.” C. He said, “I have looked for the file.” D. He said, “I have been looking for the file.”

Q60. The shopkeeper said that those clothes were really expensive.

A. The shopkeeper said, “Those clothes are really expensive.” B. The shopkeeper said, “These clothes are really expensive.” C. The shopkeeper said, “The clothes here are really expensive.” D. The shopkeeper said, “These clothes were really expensive.”

Q61. Ravi said that he had taught till eighth grade.

A. Ravi said, “I teach till eight grade.” B. Ravi said, “I would have taught till eight grade.” C. Ravi said, “I have taught till eighth grade.” D. Ravi said, “I had taught till eighth grade.”

Q62. The warden said that she was in charge.

A. The warden said, “I am in charge.” B. The warden said,”I shall be in charge.” C. The warden said, “I have been in charge.” D. The warden said, “I would be in charge.”

Correct Ans. A

Q63. He enquired if I had filled the form.

A. He said, “Had you filled the form?” B. He said, “Would you fill the form?” C. He said, “Have you filled the form?” D. He said, “You should fill the form.”

Q64. He prayed that God might fulfill her wish.

A. He said, “May God fulfill her wish.” B. He said, “May God fulfill your wish.” C. He said, “Might God fulfilled her wish.” D. He said, “Might God fulfills her wish.”

Q65. He said that he would not go with us.

A. He said, “I will not go with you all.” B. He said, “I will not go with them.” C. He said, “I would not go with them.” D. He said, “I will not be going with them.”

Q66. The chairman said that it was his pleasure to be there that evening.

A. The chairman said, “It is my pleasure to be here that evening.” B. The chairman said, “It is my pleasure to be here this evening.” C. The chairman said, “It was my pleasure to be there this evening.” D. The chairman said, “It had been my pleasure to be here this evening.”

Q67. The teacher quoted that slow and steady wins the race.

A. The teacher said, “Slow and steady should win the race.” B. The teacher said, “Slow and steady have won the race.” C. The teacher said, “Slow and steady have been winning the race.” D. The teacher said, “Slow and steady wins the race.”

Q68. She asked whether Jessica would arrive the following week.

A. She said, “Would Jessica be arriving next week?” B. She said, “Would Jessica arrive the next week?” C. She said, “Will Jessica be arriving the next week?” D. She said, “Will Jessica arrive the next week?”

Correct Ans. D

Q69. She said he had had some work to complete.

A. She said, “He has some work to complete.” B. She said, “He had been having some work to complete.” C. She said, “He had some work to complete.” D. She said, “He has been having some work to complete.”

Q70. He said that I had to reach early.

A. He said, “You shall reach early.” B. He said, “You should reach early.” C. He said to me, “Reach early.” D. He said, “You must reach early.”

Q71. Mr. Gupta said that he was busy that weekend.

A. Mr Gupta said, “I am busy that weekend.” B. Mr. Gupta said, “I am busy this weekend.” C. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy this weekend.” D. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy that weekend.”

Q72. The technician said that he would repair the laptop.

A. The technician said, “I will repair the laptop.” B. The technician said, “I would repair the laptop.” C. The technician said, “I should repair the laptop.” D. The technician said, “I can repair the laptop.”

Q73. Samuel exclaimed with joy that they had won.

A. Samuel said, “Alas! We have won.” B. Samuel said, “We have won.” C. Samuel said, “Hurrah! We have won.” D. Samuel said, “We did win.”

Q74. Natasha pleaded to her mother to let her buy a black dress.

A. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let me buy a black dress.” B. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let us buy a black dress.” C. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “I need to buy a black dress.” D. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “We should a balck dress.”

Q75. He said he had left two days before .

A. He said, “I left two days before.” B. He said, “I left the day before yesterday.” C. He said, “I leave two days before.” D. He said, “I leave the day before yesterday.”

Q76. Vinay said that the maid had taken a day off.

A. Vinay said, “The maid is on a leave.” B. Vinay said, “The maid had taken a day off.” C. Vinay said, “The maid has taken a day off.” D. Vinay said, “The maid takes a day off today.”

Q77. She informed me that he had met with a road accident.

A. She said to me, “He met with a road accident.” B. She said to me, “Alas! He meets with a road accident.” C. She said to me, “Has he met with a road accident?” D. She said to me, “He did meet with a road accident.”

Q78. The reporter confirmed that that news was fake.

A. The reporter said, “This news has been fake.” B. The reporter said, “This news is fake.” C. The reporter said, “The news was fake.” D. The reporter said, “That news is fake.”

Q79. Henry exclaimed with regret that he had missed his flight.

A. Henry said, “Alas! I miss my flight.” B. Henry said, “I missed my flight.” C. Henry said, “Oh! I missed my flight.” D. Henry said, “I would miss my flight!”

Q80. Gunjan said that he might not come that night.

A. Gunjan said, “He might not come tonight.” B. Gunjan said, “He shall not come tonight.” C. Gunjan said, “He may not come tonight.” D. Gunjan said, “I doubt that he would come tonight.”

Q81. Vikas ordered that I had to complete the presentation soon.

A. Vikas said, “You must complete the presentation soon.” B. Vikas said, “You shall complete the presentation soon.” C. Vikas said, “You complete the presentation!” D. Vikas said, “Will you complete the presentation soon?”

Q82. The doctor asked whether he had shown any recovery.

A. The doctor said, “Is he showing any recovery?” B. The doctor said, “Has he shown any recovery?” B. The doctor said, “He has shown recovery.” D. The doctor said, “Is he recovered?”

Q83. He asked me not to worry.

A. He said, “He should not worry.” B. He said, “Oh! Don’t worry.” C. He said, “You do not worry.” D. He said, “You should not worry.”

Q84. He asked where his belongings were.

A. He said, “Where were my belongings?” B. He said, “Where my belongings had been?” C. He said, “Where are my belongings?” D. He said, “Where would my belongings be?”

Q85. Keshav said that he had been watching a movie.

A. Keshav said, “I have watched this movie.” B. Keshav said. “I would be watching a movie.” C. Keshav said, “I should watch a movie.” D. Keshav said, “I have been watching a movie.”

Q86. Lisa said that she would be travelling the following day.

A. Lisa said. “I would travel tomorrow.” B. Lisa said, “I will be travelling tomorrow.” C. Lisa said, “I shall be travelling the next day.” D. Lisa said, “I may travel tomorrow.”

Q87. He advised me to book an appointment beforehand .

A. He said, “You should book an appointment beforehand.” B. He said, “You can book an appointment before.” C. He said, “You must book an appointment beforehand.” D. He said, “You may book an appointment before.”

Q88. Rishabh exclaimed with grief that his friend had died.

A. Rishabh said, “Alas! He dies.” B. Rishabh said, “Alas! My friend died.” C. Rishabh said, “Oh! My friend died.” D. Rishabh said, “Oh! Ah! My friend died.”

Q89. He requested the audience to maintain silence.

A. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence!” B. He said, “The audience must maintain silence.” C. He said, “Will the audience maintain silence?” D. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence.”

Q90. The coach asked us if we had any doubts.

A. The coach said, “Has anyone have doubts?” B. The coach said to us, “Any doubts?” C. The coach said to us, “Do you have any doubts?” D. The coach said, “Would you have doubts?”

Q91. He said that the grandmother would be visiting.

A. He said, “The grandmother will visit.” B. He said, “The grandmother shall visit.” C. He said, “The grandmother must be visiting.” D. He said, “The grandmother may be visiting.”

Q92. Mr. Steven said that that explanation was easier.

A. Mr. Steven said, “That explanation is easier!” B. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation was easier.” C. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation could be easier.” D. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation is easier.”

Q93. He said to his wife that they should buy a new car .

A. He said to his wife, “We shall buy a new car.” B. He said, “Wife, let us buy a new car.” C. He said to his wife, “We can buy a new car.” D. He tells his wife, “We may buy a new car.”

Q94. The King ordered that they should celebrate their victory .

A. The King said, “One should celebrate their victory.” B. The King said, “We should celebrate our victory.” C. The King said, “I order everyone to celebrate.” D. The King said, “We may celebrate.”

Q95. The head said to the staff that they had thought of a solution.

A. The head said, “We have a solution.” B. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution!” C. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution.” D. The head said, “We have been thinking of a solution.”

Q96. He asked who had been responsible for that.

A. He said, “Who was responsible for this?” B. He said, “Who has been responsible for this?” C. He said, “Who is responsible for this?” D. He said, “Who shall be responsible for this.”

Q97. She exclaimed with joy that that was her birthday party.

A. She said, “It is my birthday party.” B. She said, “On! It is my birthday party.” C. She said, “I have been waiting for my birthday party.” D. She said, “Yay! It is my birthday party.”

Q98. Anthony said that I should definitely visit there.

A. Anthony said, “You shall definitely visit here.” B. Anthony said, “You should definitely visit there.” C. Anthony said, “You may visit there once.” D. Anthony said, “Everyone should definitely visit there.”

Q99. He asked me whether you were ready or he should wait.

A. He said to me, “Is she ready or shall I wait?” B. He said, “Are you ready or should I wait?” C. He said to me, “Are you ready or shall I wait?” D. He said, “Are you ready or not?”

Q100. Kiara said that she had been planning for that for a while.

A. Kiara said, “I had a plan for this for a while.” B. Kiara said, “I have planned for this for a while.” C. Kiara said, “I have been planning for this for a while.” D. Kiara said, “I planned this for a while.”

Answer key for Reported Speech MCQs

1	A	51	B
2	B	52	A
3	D	53	A
4	A	54	C
5	C	55	B
6	C	56	C
7	B	57	B
8	D	58	A
9	C	59	D
10	B	60	B
11	A	61	C
12	D	62	A
13	B	63	C
14	C	64	A
15	A	65	A
16	B	66	B
17	B	67	D
18	C	68	D
19	A	69	C
20	D	70	D
21	B	71	B
22	C	72	A
23	A	73	C
24	B	74	A
25	D	75	B
26	C	76	C
27	B	77	A
28	A	78	B
29	C	79	C
30	D	80	C
31	B	81	A
32	A	82	B
33	C	83	C
34	D	84	C
35	B	85	D
36	A	86	B
37	C	87	A
38	C	88	B
39	B	89	D
40	A	90	C
41	D	91	A
42	C	92	D
43	A	93	A
44	C	94	B
45	B	95	C
46	A	96	A
47	D	97	D
48	C	98	B
49	B	99	A
50	A	100	C

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Dive into our Reported Speech Quiz! It’s a must-try for anyone wanting to get better at sharing what others have said in English.

Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, lets us tell someone else’s words without quoting them exactly. It’s all about shifting tenses, pronouns, and time expressions so you can report what was said in a different context. Whether it’s telling a friend what your teacher said or relaying a conversation, mastering reported speech is key for clear and effective communication.

By taking on this quiz, you’ll practice transforming direct quotes into reported speech, enhancing your conversational and writing skills. Whether you’re learning English or just fine-tuning your grammar, these questions will help you navigate the nuances of reported speech. Let’s get started and become pros at passing on information!

1. What is reported speech?

Explanation:.

Reported speech involves paraphrasing what someone else has said or written, rather than directly quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in tense, pronouns, and other elements to fit the context of the reporting.

2. How is the tense typically changed when converting from direct to reported speech?

When converting direct speech into reported speech, the tense usually shifts back. For example, present tense changes to past tense, and past tense may change to past perfect.

3. Choose the sentence that correctly converts direct speech into reported speech.

In reported speech, the present tense 'am' in direct speech is typically changed to the past tense 'was'.

4. Identify the reported speech in this sentence: "He told me that he would come."

'That he would come' is the part of the sentence where the direct speech has been converted into reported speech.

5. What happens to modal verbs like 'can' and 'may' in reported speech?

In reported speech, modal verbs like 'can' and 'may' often change to their past forms 'could' and 'might' to reflect the shift in time.

6. Choose the correct reported speech for the following direct speech: "Will you help me?" he asked her.

When converting questions into reported speech, the structure changes to a statement with 'if' or 'whether', and the tense changes as needed ('will' to 'would' in this case).

7. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "I don't like pizza," she said.

The present tense 'don't like' in direct speech changes to the past tense 'didn't like' in reported speech.

8. What is typically done with time expressions when converting direct speech to reported speech?

Time expressions in reported speech are often adjusted to reflect the change in time from the original statement. For example, 'today' might change to 'that day', 'tomorrow' to 'the next day', etc.

9. Choose the correct reported speech for: "I will be late," he said.

The future tense 'will be' in direct speech often changes to 'would be' in reported speech.

10. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "Why are you late?" she asked.

When reporting a question, the tense changes ('are' to 'was'), and the sentence structure changes from a question to a statement.

11. How is the pronoun typically changed when converting from direct to reported speech?

Pronouns in reported speech are adjusted according to the perspective of the reporter. First-person pronouns in direct speech are changed based on who is reporting the speech.

12. Choose the correct reported speech for: "I have finished my homework," she said.

The present perfect tense ('have finished') in direct speech is often changed to the past perfect ('had finished') in reported speech.

13. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "We are going to the park," they said.

The present continuous tense ('are going') in direct speech changes to the past continuous ('were going') in reported speech.

14. What should be done with question marks when converting questions from direct to reported speech?

When converting questions from direct to reported speech, the structure changes to a statement, and the question mark is replaced with a full stop.

15. Choose the correct reported speech for: "Can you help me?" she asked.

When reporting questions, the sentence structure changes to a statement, and modal verbs like 'can' often change to their past forms ('could' in this case).

16. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "I'm feeling sick," he said.

The present continuous tense ('I'm feeling') in direct speech is changed to the past continuous ('he was feeling') in reported speech.

17. How are commands and requests typically reported?

Commands and requests in reported speech are often introduced with verbs like 'told' or 'asked', and the verb form is changed accordingly. For example, "Close the door" becomes "He told me to close the door."

18. Choose the correct reported speech for: "I'll call you later," she said.

The future tense 'I'll call' in direct speech is often changed to 'she would call' in reported speech.

19. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "Don't forget to send the email," he reminded her.

In reported speech, commands or requests often change to the infinitive form ('to send') and negatives are placed before the infinitive ('not to forget').

20. What is typically done with exclamations in reported speech?

Exclamations in direct speech are often reported as statements, using verbs like 'exclaimed', and the exclamation mark is replaced with a full stop. For example, "What a surprise!" becomes "She exclaimed that it was a surprise."

21. Choose the correct reported speech for: "It's raining outside," he observed.

In reported speech, present tense ('it's raining') is often changed to past tense ('it was raining'), especially when reporting observations or states.

22. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "We must leave now," they insisted.

In reported speech, 'must' often changes to 'had to', and references to time are adjusted accordingly ('now' to 'then').

23. How are direct speech questions that start with 'what', 'where', 'when', 'who', 'why', or 'how' reported?

Direct speech questions starting with question words ('what', 'where', etc.) are reported as statements using the same question words. For example, "Where are you going?" becomes "He asked where I was going."

24. Choose the correct reported speech for: "You should try harder," the coach said.

In reported speech, second-person pronouns often change to first-person pronouns depending on the context ('you' to 'I'), while modal verbs like 'should' usually remain the same.

25. Identify the correct reported speech conversion for: "I'll see you tomorrow," she promised.

In reported speech, future tense ('I'll see') changes to conditional ('she would see'), and time expressions are adjusted ('tomorrow' to 'the next day').

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Reported Speech Quiz

You can do this grammar quiz online or print it on paper. It tests what you learned on the Reported Speech pages.

1. Which is a reporting verb?

2. He said that it was cold outside. Which word is optional?

3. "I bought a car last week." Last week he said he had bought a car

4. "Where is it?" said Mary. She

5. Which of these is usually required with reported YES/NO questions?

6. Ram asked me where I worked. His original words were

7. "Don't yell!" is a

8. "Please wipe your feet." I asked them to wipe

9. She always asks me not to burn the cookies. She always says

10. Which structure is not used for reported orders?

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Reported Speech Quiz

Test your understanding of Reported Speech in English with this Reported Speech Quiz. Reported Speech, also known as indirect speech, is used to convey what someone else said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions to suit the reporting context. For example, direct speech: “ I am learning English, ” becomes in reported speech: “ She said she was learning English. ” This quiz has 15 questions and each question will ask you to change the direct speech into reported speech. Take The Quiz Below!

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Choose the correct endings in the multiple choice test on reported speech (special cases).

"I am reading an interesting book," he told me. He told me that ___ an interesting book. (he's been reading, he was reading)

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"I am waiting at the bus stop number ten," he told me. He told me that at the bus stop number ten.

"We will set off tomorrow," they said on Friday. On Friday they said .

"Get out of my way!" he ordered us. He ordered us of his way.

"I invited Derek to dinner last week," Debbie told me this week. Debbie told me this week that she had invited Derek to dinner .

"I will resign today," the minister announced this morning. This morning the minister announced that he would resign .

"She'd better refuse this job," insisted my father. My father insisted that she that job.

"We used to take the same medicine," she thought. She thought that the same medicine.

"It is time we had an agreement," the vice president suggested. The vice president suggested that it was time we an agreement.

"We must go skiing to the Alps in winter," he said. He said that they skiing to the Alps in winter.

"I wouldn't go to South America if I were you," Betty claimed. Betty claimed she wouldn't go to South America if she me.

"I caught a cold while I was waiting at the bus stop," Daniel told us. Daniel told us that he caught a cold while he at the bus stop.

"He has fallen in love with Julie," Sam told me about William. Sam told me that in love with Julie.

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Reported Speech Quiz

In this reported speech quiz you get to practice online turning direct speech into indirect speech.

Remember that to turn direct speech to reported speech you need to use backshifting with the tenses. So for example, the present simple turns to the past simple and the past simple turns to the past perfect. Pronouns can also change.

It can be difficult if you are new to it, so if you are unsure of how to do it, before taking the quiz check out the reported speech tense conversion rules . 

• John said, "I want to see a film".
• Tina said, "I am tired".
• He said, "Tom hit me very hard".
• I said, "I feel happy".
• She said, "We are learning English".
• Sandra said, "I liked him a lot".
• He said, "We all eat meat".
• Max said, "I will help".
• Gene said, "I must leave early".
• She said, "I had tried everything".

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Reported Speech Quiz For Class 9: Master Indirect Speech Conversion

Step into the world of reported speech with our dedicated quiz designed for Class 9 students! This quiz is expertly crafted to assess your proficiency in converting direct speech into indirect or reported speech, a crucial aspect of English grammar. Reported speech allows you to convey messages spoken by yourself or others, often in the past tense. Whether you're a passionate grammar enthusiast or a diligent student seeking to hone your language skills, this MCQ online test is the perfect tool to evaluate your expertise in this domain. It presents a variety of questions that will challenge Read more your ability to transform direct statements into indirect speech accurately. By mastering the art of reported speech, you'll elevate your ability to communicate with precision and fluency. So, are you ready to put your skills to the test? Dive into the quiz and discover just how adept you are at converting direct speech into reported speech. Best of luck, and enjoy the journey of learning!

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Robert said, "i want to renew my insurance policy." convert this into reported speech..

Robert said that he wanted to renew my insurance policy.

Robert said that he wanted to renew his insurance policy.

Robert said that he would renew his insurance policy.

Robert said that he renewed his insurance policy.

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Elena said, "I am unable to upload files on my computer." Convert this into Reported Speech.

Elena said that she was unable to upload files on her computer.

Elena told me that she is unable to upload files on my computer.

Elena said that we are unable to upload files on my computer.

Elena said I was unable to upload files on my computer.

Tania said to us, "Could you change my domain name?" Convert this into Reported Speech.

Tania asked if she could change the domain name.

Tania asked if we could change her domain name.

Tania asked if I could change my domain name.

Tania wanted to know if she could change her domain name.

Jerry said, "I want to close my bank account." Convert this into Reported Speech.

Jerry said that he wanted to close his bank account.

Jerry said that he would close his bank account.

Jerry said that I wanted to close my account.

Jerry said he wanted to close his bank account.

Billy said, "Why did you charge me?" Convert this into Reported Speech.

Billy asked why you charged me.

Billy asked why you had charged him.

Billy asked why we charged him.

Billy asked if we charged him.

Ruby said, "I need extra disk space." Convert this into Reported Speech.

Ruby said that she needed extra disk space.

Ruby said that she would need extra disk space.

Ruby said that I needed extra disk space.

Ruby said that she may need extra disk space.

My mother said, "I will update my credit card details within two days." Convert this into Reported Speech.

My mother told me that she would update my credit card details within two days.

My mother said that I would update her credit card details within two days.

My mother said that she would need to update her credit card within two days.

My mother said that she would update her credit card details within two days.

Wanda said, "I don't want to continue with this membership." Convert this into Reported Speech.

Wanda said that she won't continue with this membership.

Wanda said that she did not want to continue with that membership.

Wanda said that she did not want to continue with this membership.

Wanda said that she would not want to continue with that membership.

Cody said, "Why are my e-mails bouncing back?"  Convert this into Reported Speech.

Cody wanted to know why his e-mails were bouncing back.

Cody wants to know why his e-mails are bouncing back.

Cody said that is why his e-mails are bouncing back.

Cody said that my e-mails were bouncing back.

Emma said, "I have finished my lunch." Convert this into Reported Speech.

Emma said that I have finished my lunch.

Emma said that she had finished her lunch.

Emma said that she has finished her lunch.

Emma said that she had finished his lunch.

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My sister said: “I hope we shall go on an excursion to the lake”.

My sister said that ___ on an excursion to the lake”.

A) she hopes we will go

B) she didn’t hope that we shall go

C) she hoped they would go

D) she hoped we were going

“My mother is taking the bus to work tomorrow,” he said.

A. He told me that his mother is taking the bus to work the next day.

B. He told me that his mother was taking the bus to work the next day.

C. He told me that his mother will take the bus to work the next day.

Nam wanted to know what time _______.

A. the movie began

B. does the movie begin

C. the movie begins

D. did the movie begin

” We are not visiting China this summer” He told me.

A. He told me that they were not visiting China that summer.

B. He told me that they were not visiting China this summer.

C. He told me that they are not visiting China that summer.

He said, “I will ring her.”

A. He said that he would have rung her.

B. He said that he would ring her.

He asked, “Do I have to do it?”

A. He asked if he had to do it.

B. He asked if he has to do it.

He said, ‘I must get going. Otherwise, I’m going to be late.’

A. He told me he had to get going. Otherwise, he was going to be late. B. He told me he had to get going. Otherwise, I was going to be late. C. He told me he has to get going. Otherwise, he was going to be late.

“ Remember to lock the door!” my mother said.

A. My mother reminded me remembering to lock the door.

B. My mother reminded me to remember to lock the door.

C. My mother reminded me locking the door.

D. My mother reminded me to lock the door.

My mother used to _______ me a story before I went to bed.

“Where is your sister?” she asked me.

A. She asked me where my sister was.

B. She asked me where my sister is.

how do you come to school?

A. she asked how I came to school

B. she asked how I come to school

C. she aske how do I come to school

“I see the clouds.”. He told me that she ________ the clouds.

B. is seeing

She stopped to ______ the time because she thought she was late.

In reported speech we can change the time expression “today” to:

A. that day

B. that morning

C. the day before

D. the next day

“Don’t turn off the light now.”

• He told me didn’t turn off the light at that time.
• He told me not to turn off the light at that time.
• He told me don’t turn off the light at that time.

” I know I’m wrong,” he said.

A. Lan denied to say that .

B. Lan denied saying that .

C. Lan regreted saying that .

D. Lan regreted to say that.

Change into reported question : “Why do girrafes have long neck?” Cathy asked her teacher.

A. Cathy asked her teacher why girrafes had longed neck.

B. Cathy asked her teacher why girrafes have long neck.

C. Cathy asked her teacher why girrafes had long neck.

The teacher said, “Study chapters 1-4 for the final test!”

A. The teacher told us to study chapters 1-4 for the final test. B. The teacher asked us if we studied chapters 1-4 for the final test. C. The teacher said us to study chapters 1-4 for the final test. D. The teacher asked to us to study chapters 1-4 for the final test.

Sally couldn’t ______ for certain whether or not she would be staying.

She asked me where I___________ from.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable non-finites choosing the best option from the alternatives given below. Don’t copy the whole sentence:

Sbruti : Your dress is pretty. Prachi : My mother gave it on my birthday. Shruti : When does your birthday fall on? Prachi : 7th Nov. every year. Shruti told Prachi (1) ……………. Prachi slid (2) ……………. Shruti enquired of (3) ……………. Prachi informed that it’ falls on 7th Nov. every year.

Question 1. (a) that your dress is pretty (b) that her dress is pretty (c) that your dress was pretty (d) that her dress was pretty

(d) that her dress was pretty

Question 2. (a) that my mother had given it on her birthday (b) that her mother had given it on her birthday (c) that y mother has given it on her birthday (d) that her mother has given it on her birthday

(b) that her mother had given it on her birthday

Question 3. (a) when her birthday fell on (b) when your birthday falls on (c) when your birthday fell on (d) when her birthday fall on

(a) when her birthday fell on

Doctor: Do you go for a morning walk? Sagar : I don’t have enough time in the morning. Doctor: but morning walk is very essential for you. Sagar : a walk many miles a day during the course of my work. The doctor asked Sagar (1) ………………. Sagar told him (2) ………………….. enough time in the morning. the doctor insisted that (3) …………………….. Sagar told him that he walked many miles a day during the course of his work.

Question 1. (a) If you went for a morning walk (b) if he went for a morning walk (c) it you go for a morning walk (d) if he goes for a morning walk

(b) if he went for a morning walk

Question 2. (a) that I do not have (b) that I did not have (c) that he did not have (d) that he does not have

(c) that he did not have

Question 3. (a) morning walk had been very essential for him (b) morning walk has been very, essential for him (c) morning walk was very essential for him (d) morning walk is very essential for him

(d) morning walk is very essential for him

Alba Kumar : Where are you going now? Gulab : a am going to look for my grandfather. Kumar : What happened to him? Gulab : He was suffering from high fever. Kumar asked Gulab (1) ……………………… Gulab replied that (2) ………………… Kumar further asked him (3) ……………….. Gulab told him that he had been suffering from high fever.

Question 1. (a) where I am going now (b) where he was going then (c) where I was going then (d) when he is going then

(b) where he was going then

Question 2. (a) he is going to look for his grandfather (b) I am going to look for my grandfather (c) he was going to look for his grandfather (d) a was going to look for my grandfather

(c) he was going to look for his grandfather

Question 3. (a) what was happening to him (b) what is happened to him (c) what has happened to him (d) what had happened to him

(d) what had happened to him

aayush : What did you think about the question paper? alisha : I didn’t think it was very difficult. aayush : I found the writing section very Interesting. aayush asked alisha (1) …………………. alisha replied (2) …………………….. aayush added (3) ……………………..

Question 1. (a) what she though about the question paper (b) what did you think about the question paper (c) what you thought about the question paper (d) what she think about the question paper

(a) what she though about the question paper

Question 2. (a) that I think it was not very difficult (b) that I didn’t think it was very difficult (c) that she didn’t think it was very difficult (d) that she does not think it was very difficult

(c) that she didn’t think it was very difficult

Question 3. (a) that I find the writing section very interesting (b) that he finds the writing section very interesting (c) that I found the writing section very interesting (d) that he found the writing section very interesting

(d) that he found the writing section very interesting

Doctor : How are you feeling now? Raghu : Much better, sir. Doctor : are you taking the medicines regularly? Raghu : Yes, sir. The doctor asked Raghu (1) …………………. then. Raghu replied that (2) …………………… much better. The doctor further asked Raghu (3) ……………………….. the medicines regularly. Raghu replied in affirmative.

Question 1. (a) that how he was feeling (b) how he was feeling (c) how you are feeling (d) how was he feeling

(b) how he was feeling

Question 2. (a) I am feeling (b) I was feeling (c) he is feeling (d) he was feeling

(d) he was feeling

Question 3. (a) if you are taking (b) if he is taking (c) that he was taking (d) if he was taking

(d) if he was taking

Mother : Why don’t you clean up your study table, dear? Daughter : I don’t have time, Mama Mother : How can you study in this mess? The mother lovingly asked her daughter (1) ………………….. The daughter replied (2) ……………….. Expressing her surprise the mother asked her (3) ………………..

Question 1. (a) why don’t you clean up your study table (b) why you did not clean up your study table (c) why she didn’t clean up her study table (d) why she does not clean up her study table

(c) why she didn’t clean up her study table

Question 2. (a) that I don’t have time (b) that she don’t have time (c) that she does not have time (d) that she didn’t have time

(d) that she didn’t have time

Question 3. (a) how she could study in hat mess (b) how she can study in this mess (c) how you can study in this mess (d) how you could study in that mess

(a) how she could study in hat mess

Son : Mummy, I am very hungry. Is there anything for me to eat? Mother : I am preparing your lunch. Son : Wben will it be ready? Mother : In just a0 minutes. The son told his mother that he was very hungry and asked (1) …………………… for him to eat. The mother told him (2) ………………… The son inquired when It would be ready. The mother replied that (3) ………………….

Question 1. (a) If there had been anything (b) if there has been anything (c) if there is anything (d) if there was anything

(d) if there was anything

Question 2. (a) that she is preparing his lunch (b) that I am preparing your lunch (c) that she was preparing his lunch (d) that I was preparing your lunch

(c) that she was preparing his lunch

Question 3. (a) it will be ready in just 10 minutes (b) it would be ready in just 10 minutes (c) it should be ready in just 10 minutes (d) it is ready in just 10 minutes

(b) it would be ready in just 10 minutes

Seema : Why does your flat remain locked? Rashml : We have shifted to a rented house. Seema : Why? Rashmi : We are getting our flat renovated. Seema asked Rashmi (1) ………………. Rashmi replied (2) ……………….house Seema enquired why she had shifted. Rashmi replied that (3) ………………….. their flat renovated.

Question 1. (a) why your flat remained locked (b) why her flat remained locked (c) why her flat remains locked (d) why your flat remains locked

(b) why her flat remained locked

Question 2. (a) that we had shifted to a rented (b) that they have shifted to a rented (c) that we have shifted to a rented (d) that they had shifted to a rented

(d) that they had shifted to a rented

Question 3. (a) they are getting (b) we are getting (c) they were getting (d) we were getting

(c) they were getting

Father: Sonu, don’t pull the cat’s tail. It’ll hurt the cat. Sonu : Daddy, I am not doing anything. I’m simply holding the cat’s tail. The cat is pulling Father asked his son, Sonu (1) …………………. because (2) ………………… Sonu wittingly told his father (3) ……………… He was simply holding the cat’s tail. He supported his statement saying (4) ………………

Question 1. (a) not pull the cat’s tail (b) don’t pull the cat’s tail (c) not to pull the cat’s tail (d) not to pulled the cat’s tail

(c) not to pull the cat’s tail

Question 2. (a) it should hurt the cat (b) it shall hurt the cat (c) it will hurt the cat (d) it would hurt the cat

(d) it would hurt the cat

Question 3. (a) that he is not doing anything (b) that I am not doing anything (c) that he was not doing anything (d) that I was not doing anything

(c) that he was not doing anything

Question 4. (a) that the cat was puiang (b) that the cat is pulling (c) that the cat had been pulling (d) that the cat has been pulling

(a) that the cat was puiang

Teacher : aisharya, why are you late today? aisbwarya : Sir I missed my bus. Teacher : Take care in future. The teacher asked aishwarya (1) ………………… aishwarya replied (2) ………………… The teacher advised (3) ……………………

Question 1. (a) why you are late today (b) why she was late that day (c) why she is late today (d) why she was late today

(b) why she was late that day

Question 2. (a) that I had missed my bus (b) that I missed my bus (c) that she had missed her bus (d) that she missed my bus

(c) that she had missed her bus

Question 3. (a) him to take care in the future (b) him to take care in future (c) her to took care in future (d) her to take care in future

(d) her to take care in future

Raman : Sukanya, why is this old lady shouting at you? Sukanya : I don’t know. I haven’t done anything to her, yet I am afraid. Raman asked Sukanya (1) …………………. Sukanya replied (2) ……………………… and she thought (3) …………………… yet she was afraid.

Question 1. (a) why that old lady ¡s shouting at her (b) why that old lady was shouting at her (c) why that old lady was shouting at you (d) why that old lady is shouting at you

(a) why that old lady ¡s shouting at her

Question 2. (a) that I did not know (b) that she does not know (c) that I do not know (d) that she didn’t know

(d) that she didn’t know

Question 3. (a) she has not done anything to her (b) I had not done anything to her (c) she hadn’t done anything to her (d) I have not done anything to her

(c) she hadn’t done anything to her

Gaitri : How did you climb this tall tree? Pranav : a used a ladder. but someone went off with it while I was cutting this branch. While I was cutting this branch. Gaitri asked Pranav (1) ……………….. Pranav replied (2) ………………….. but that (3) ………………..while he had been cutting that branch.

Question 1. (a) how you had ciimbeci trial tall tree (b) how he had climbed that tall tree (c) how you did climbed that tall tree (d) how did he climb this tall tree

(b) how he had climbed that tall tree

Question 2. (a) that I used a ladder (b) that he has used a ladder (c) that he had used a ladder (d) that I had used a ladder

(c) that he had used a ladder

Question 3. (a) someone went off with it (b) someone has gone off with it (c) someone gone off with it (d) someone had gone off with it

(d) someone had gone off with it

School mistress : Has anyone of you seen a camel’s skin ? One Little boy : Yes, madam. Mistress : Where did you see it ? The boy : On camel’s back, madam. a school mistress asked little children (1) ………………… One little boy shouted out (2) …………………….. The mistress asked him (c) ……………………. The boy innocently answered that he had seen it on camel’s back.

Question 1. (a) if anyone of them have seen a camel’s back (b) if anyone of them has seen a camel’s skin (c) if anyone of them had seen a camel’s skin (d) if anyone of them saw a camel’s skin

(c) if anyone of them had seen a camel’s skin

Question 2. (a) that I have seen it (b) that he had seen ¡t (c) that I had seen it (d) that he has seen it

(b) that he had seen ¡t

Question 3. (a) where he had seen it (b) where you have seen it (c) where you had seen it (d) where he has seen it

(a) where he had seen it

Mrs. Roy : Ramu, lock the door as I am going out. Prepare the dinner by 8 pm. Ramu (servant) : Where are you going, madam ? Please come home early. Mrs. Roy ordered her servant Ramu (1) ………………. She instructed him (2) ……………….. Ramu respectfully asked Mrs. Roy (3) ……………… and requested her to come home early.

Question 1. (a) to lock the door as I am going out (b) to lock the door as she was going out (c) to lock the door as she is going out (d) to lock the door as I was going out

(b) to lock the door as she was going out

Question 2. (a) to be prepared the dinner by 8 pm (b) to prepared the dinner by 8 pm (c) to prepare the dinner by 8 pm (d) to have prepared the dinner by 8 pm

(c) to prepare the dinner by 8 pm

Question 3. (a) where she is going (b) where you were going (c) where you are going (d) where she was going

(d) where she was going

Doctor : How many times did you take the medicine? Patient : as per your prescription? Doctor : What was my prescription? Patient : Three times a day. The doctor asked the patient (1) ……………… Patient replied (2) …………………. The doctor cross questioned. (3) ………………. The patient informed that it was about three times a day.

Question 1. (a) how many times you have taken the medicine (b) how many times he had taken the medicine (c) how many times you had taken the medicine (d) how many times he has taken the medicine

(b) how many times he had taken the medicine

Question 2. (a) that I have taken it as per his prescription (b) that I had taken ¡t as per his prescription (c) that he has taken it as per his prescription (d) that he had taken it as per his prescription

(d) that he had taken it as per his prescription

Question 3. (a) what my prescription has been (b) what is prescription had been (c) what his prescription has been (d) what my prescription had been

(b) what is prescription had been

Girlsh : I have invited my friends to dinner. Nidhi I’ll invite my friends also. Girish : What should we have for dinner? Girish told Nidhi (1) …………….. Nidhi said. (2) ……………… Girish asked her (3) ………………………

Question 1. (a) that I have invited my friends to dinner (b) that he has invited his friends to dinner (c) that I had invited my friends to dinner (d) that he had invited his friends to dinner

(d) that he had invited his friends to dinner

Question 2. (a) that I would invite my friends also (b) that she would invite her friends also (c) that she will invite my friends also (d) that I will invite any friends also

(b) that she would invite her friends also

Question 3. (a) what they shall have for dinner (b) what we should have for dinner (c) what they should have for dinner (d) what we shall have for dinner

(c) what they should have for dinner

Wife : Our domestic help has run away. Husband : Has she taken away anything? Wife : She has taken the jewellery lying on my bedside. The wife Informed her husband (1) ………………….. The husband asked her (2) ………………….. She replied (3) …………………… lying on her bedside.

Question 1. (a) that our domestic help had run away (b) that their domestic help had run away (c) that their domestic help has run away (d) that our domestic help has run away

(b) that their domestic help had run away

Question 2. (a) if she had taken away nothing (b) if has she taken away anything (c) if she has taken away anything (d) if she had taken away anything

(d) if she had taken away anything

Question 3. (a) that she does take tile jewellery (b) that she has taken the jewellery (c) that she had taken the jewellery (d) that she have taken the jewellery

(c) that she had taken the jewellery

Policeman : You are driving too fast and have also jumped a red light. car Driver : Excuse me this time. I shall be careful in future. a policeman stopped a car driver and told him (1) ……………………… and (2) ………………….. The car driver pleaded to be excused that time and ‘promised (3) …………………….

Question 1. (a) that you are driving too fast (b) that he was driving too fast (c) that he is driving too fast (d) that you were driving too fast

(b) that he was driving too fast

Question 2. (a) that you had also jumped a red light (b) that you have also jumped a red light (c) that he has also jumped a red light (d) that he had also jumped red light

(d) that he had also jumped red light

Question 3. (a) to be careful in future (b) be careful in future (c) to be not careful in future (d) shall be careful in future

(a) to be careful in future

Rajeev : Our new servant has a tendency to steal things. Vandana : Is anything missing ? Rajecev : He has stolen the watch you presented me on my birthday. Rajeev told his wife Vandana that (1) …………………. Vandana asked him (2) …………………… Rajeev told her that (3) …………………… on his birthday.

Question 1. (a) their servant has a tendency to steal things (b) our servant has a tendency to steal things (c) their servant had a tendency to steal things (d) our servant had a tendency to steal things

(c) their servant had a tendency to steal things

Question 2. (a) if anything is being missed (b) if anything was missed (c) if any thing is missing (d) if anything was missing

(d) if anything was missing

Question 3. (a) he has stolen the watch I have presented him (b) he had stolen the watch she had presented him (c) he had stolen the watch I have presented you (d) he had been stolen the watch she had presented him

(b) he had stolen the watch she had presented him

Umang : I have problem with my homework. Will you please help me ? Pulkit : Yes, but what is the problem? Umang told her brother (1) ………………….. with her homework. Requesting him she asked (2) ……………………. help her. Pulkit said that he would but wanted to know (3) …………………….

Question 1. (a) that I have problem (b) that she had problem (c) that I had probelm (d) that she has probelm

(b) that she had problem

Question 2. (a) if you would (b) if would (c) if he would (d) if she would

(c) if he would

Question 3. (a) what the problem is (b) what is the problem (c) what was the problem (d) what the problem was

(d) what the problem was

Sumit : My father has decided to gift me a bike on my birthday. Vipul : 0! It is a wonderful news. Sumit : We will go on a long ride the day get the bike. Sumit informed his friend Viput 1 on his birthday. (1) …………………….. Viput was very happy and said that for him (2) ………………….. Sumit told Viput (3) …………………… on a long ride the day he got the bike.

Question 1. (a) that my father had decided to gift me a bike (b) that his father has decided to gift me a bike (c) that my father has decided to gift him a bike (d) that his father had decided to gift him a bike

(d) that his father had decided to gift him a bike

Question 2. (a) it is a wonderful news (b) it was a wonderful news (c) it had been a wonderful news (d) it has been a wonderful news

(b) it was a wonderful news

Question 3. (a) that we will go (b) that they will go (c) that they would go (d) that we would go

(c) that they would go

Rekha : anita’s mother is seriously ill and ¡s in the hospital. Dolly : What has happened to her? Rekha : She complained of chest pain yesterday. DoIly : a will go to see her tomorrow. Rekha told Dolly (1) ………………………. and was ¡n the hospital. Dolly asked (2) …………….. Rekha told her that (3) ………………… Dolly felt much concerned and said that she would go to see her the day after.

Question 1. (a) that anita’s mother had been seriously ill (b) that anita’s mother was seriously ill (c) that anita’s mother is seriously ill (d) that anita’s mother has been seriously ill

(b) that anita’s mother was seriously ill

Question 2. (a) what has happened to him (b) what had happened to him (c) what has happened to her (d) what had happened to her

(d) what had happened to her

Question 3. (a) she complains of chest pain. yesterday (b) she complained of chest pain yesterday (c) she had complained of chest pain the previous day (d) she complains of chest pain the previous day

(d) she complains of chest pain the previous day

Tarun : Divya, do you see the way the old lady is looking at us? Divya : She seems to be working her magic on us. We should run away from here. Tarun asked his friend Divya (a) ……………………… the old lady was looking at them To this Divya replied that (2) ………………………. and suggested that (3) ……………………..

Question 1. (a) if you could see the way (b) if she could see the way (c) if you see the way (d) if she can see the way

(b) if she could see the way

Question 2. (a) she seems to be working her magic on us (b) she seemed to be working her magic on us (c) she seems to be working her magic on them (d) she seemed to be working her magic on them

(d) she seemed to be working her magic on them

Question 3. (a) they should run away from there (b) they should run away from here (c) we should run away from here (d) we should run away from there

(a) they should run away from there

Mrs. bhalla : I can’t believe it ! live lost ten pounds. Mr. bhalla : That’s great ! Your diet seems to be working. Mrs. bhalla : I hope you have not disturbed the scales. Mrs. bhalla expressing surprise told her husband (1) ……………………….. that she had lost ten pounds. Mr. bhalla exclaimed that was great and added (2) ……………………………. working. Mrs. bhalla commented that she hoped (3) …………………….

Question 1. (a) she can’t believe (b) I could not believe (c) I can’t believe (d) she could not believe

(d) she could not believe

Question 2. (a) that your diet seems to be (b) that her diet seemed to be (c) that your diet seemed to be (d) that her diet seems to be

(b) that her diet seemed to be

Question 3. (a) he has not. disturbed the scales (b) you have not disturbed the scales (c) he had not disturbed the scales (d) you had not disturbed the scales

(c) he had not disturbed the scales

Grandmother : What has happened, Rahul? Rahul : Grandma, I lost my tooth. Grandmother : Don’t worry. I’ll take you to the dentist. Grandmother : Don’t worry. I’ll take you to the dentist. Grandmother asked her grandson, Rahul (1) ………………. Rahul replied (2) ……………….. His grandmother advised him (3) ………………….. and added that she would take him to the dentist.

Question 1. (a) what happened had (b) what had happen (c) what has happened (d) what had happened

(d) what had happened

Question 2. (a) that he has lost his tooth (b) that he had lost his tooth (c) that I lost my tooth (d) that I have lost my tooth

(b) that he had lost his tooth

Question 3. (a) worry not (b) not to worry (c) not to get worry (d) nor to worried

(b) not to worry

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Reported Speech Class 10 MCQ [Solved] with Answers

When it comes to English grammar, reported speech plays an important role in effective communication and writing. It’s a topic that often appears in English language exams and competitive exams including Class 10 board exams. If you’re a Class 10 student preparing for your English assessment or a teacher looking for valuable resources to aid your students’ learning journey, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we provide a thorough exploration of Reported Speech Class 10 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) with Answers, that will not only help you understand Reported Speech better but also improve your test-taking skills. Let’s dive into the world of reported speech and sharpen our grammar prowess with these carefully crafted MCQs.

50 Most Important Reported Speech MCQ for Class 10 Student Online Test Preparation

1. She said, “I am going to the store.”

Reported speech: She said that she ____________ to the store.

• a) am going
• b) was going
• c) is going

2. : “I’ll be there by 4 PM.”

• a) He said he’ll be there by 4 PM.
• b) He said he would be there by 4 PM.
• c) He says he’ll be there by 4 PM.
• d) He says he would be there by 4 PM.

3. She said, “I saw the movie last night.”

 She said that she _________ the movie the previous night.

b) had seen

4. Choose the correct reported speech sentence for the following direct speech:

“I would love to travel around the world.”

• a) He said he would love to travel around the world.
• b) He said he loves to travel around the world.
• c) He says he loved to travel around the world.
• d) He says he would love to travel around the world.

5. She said, “I have been to Paris.”

 She said that she ________________ to Paris.

[Put the Correct Verb] 

• a) has been

b) had been

6. “Don’t touch that!” he said to her.

Reported speech : He told her ____________ that.

• a) not touch

b) not to touch

• c) not touching
• d) do not touch

7. “Please pass me the book.”

Change into Reported Speech.

• a) She asked to pass her the book.
• b) She asked passing her the book.
• c) She says to pass her the book.
• d) She says passing her the book.

8. He asked, “Are you coming to the party?”

Reported speech : He asked if ___________ to the party.

• a) you will come

b) you come

• c) are you coming
• d) you were coming

9. “I will call you tomorrow,” she said.

She said that she ____________ call me the next day.

(Select the correct verb) 

• c) is going to

10: “I have been studying all day.”

Select the Correct Sentence:

• a) She said she had been studying all day.
• b) She said she has been studying all day.
• c) She says she had been studying all day.
• d) She says she has been studying all day.

Reported Speech MCQs Test

11.  “Don’t touch the painting!”

Choose the Correct Indirect Speech:

• a) He said not to touch the painting.
• b) He said not touching the painting.
• c) He says don’t touch the painting.
• d) He says not to touch the painting.

12: “I am going on vacation next week,” he announced.

 He announced that he ________________ on vacation the following week.

• a) is going

c) would go

13: “Please shut the window,” he requested.

 He requested that __________ the window.

• a) please shut
• c) shutting

14: “I’ll meet you at the Cafe at 3 PM,” she promised.

 She promised that she ________________ me at the Cafe at 3 PM.

• a) will meet

b) would meet

15: Choose the correct Indirect Speech sentence for the following direct speech:

“I enjoy playing the piano.”

• a) She said she enjoys playing the piano.
• b) She said she enjoyed playing the piano.
• c) She says she enjoys playing the piano.
• d) She says she enjoyed playing the piano.

16: They said, “We have finished our homework.”

Indirect Speech: They said that they __________ their homework.

• a) have finished

b) had finished

• c) will finish
• d) finished

17: “I can swim,” he said.

 He said that he ____________ swim.

• c) can’t

18:  “She will visit her grandmother tomorrow.”

Change into Indirect Speech:

• a) She said she will visit her grandmother tomorrow.
• b) She said she would visit her grandmother tomorrow.
• c) She says she will visit her grandmother tomorrow.
• d) She says she would visit her grandmother tomorrow.

19: “I’ll help you with your homework.”

• a) She offered to help me with my homework.
• b) She offered helping me with my homework.
• c) She offers to help me with my homework.
• d) She offers helping me with my homework.

20: “I must finish this report by tomorrow.”

• a) She said she must finish the report by tomorrow.
• b) She said she had to finish the report by tomorrow.
• c) She says she must finish the report by tomorrow.
• d) She says she had to finish the report by tomorrow.

Solved MCQs of Indirect Speech for Class 10

21: “I have met the Prime Minister.”

• a) He said he met the Prime Minister.
• b) He said he has met the Prime Minister.
• c) He says he met the Prime Minister.
• d) He says he has met the Prime Minister.

22: He said, “I am working on a project.”

Reported speech: He said that he ___________ on a project.

• b) was working
• c) had worked

d) is working

23: She said, “I will help you with your homework.”

 She said that she _________ with my homework.

• c) will help

d) would help

24: “I might go to the cinema,” he said.

He said that he ____________ to the cinema.

• a) might go

25: “I have never been to Paris.”

• a) He said he had never been to Paris.
• b) He said he has never been to Paris.
• c) He says he had never been to Paris.
• d) He says he has never been to Paris.

26:  “Please bring me some water.”

• a) She asked to bring her some water.
• b) She asked bringing her some water.
• c) She says to bring her some water.
• d) She says bringing her some water.

27: “I’m going to the party tomorrow.”

• a) He said he is going to the party tomorrow.
• b) He said he was going to the party tomorrow.
• c) He says he is going to the party tomorrow.
• d) He says he was going to the party tomorrow.

28: “I must finish this book by next week.”

• a) He said he must finish the book by next week.
• b) He said he had to finish the book by next week.
• c) He says he must finish the book by next week.
• d) He says he had to finish the book by next week.

29: She said, “I will bring the cake to the party.”

Reported speech: She said that she _________ the cake to the party.

• a) will bring

b) would bring

30: “I have already finished my homework,” he mentioned.

 He mentioned that he ________________ already finished his homework.

(Select the correct verb for Indirect Speech) 

• d) will have

Reported Command And Request MCQ for Class 10

31: “I’ll call you later.”

• a) She said she will call me later.
• b) She said she would call me later.
• c) She says she will call me later.
• d) She says she would call me later.

32: “I have never seen such a beautiful sunset,” she exclaimed.

Reported speech: She exclaimed that she __________ such a beautiful sunset.

a) had never seen

• b) have never seen
• c) never saw
• d) never sees

33: She said, “I will be studying all night.”

She said that she __________ studying all night.

(Choose the correct verb for reported speech)

b) would be

34: “I am reading a book,” she said.

She said that she ___________ a book.

b) was reading

• c) is reading

35: Select the correct Quoted Speech sentence for the following direct speech:

“I’m going to the doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.”

• a) He said he goes to the doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.
• b) He said he went to the doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.
• c) He says he goes to the doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.
• d) He says he went to the doctor’s appointment at 3 PM.

36:  “I need to finish this by Friday.”

• a) She said she needs to finish it by Friday.
• b) She said she needed to finish it by Friday.
• c) She says she needs to finish it by Friday.
• d) She says she needed to finish it by Friday.

37: “I will call you as soon as I reach home,” he promised.

Reported speech: He promised that he _____ me as soon as he ______ home.

• a) will call / reached
• b) calls / reaches
• c) would call / reached

d) would call / reaches

38: “I am going to visit my grandparents,” she told me.

 She told me that she ___________ to visit her grandparents.

a) was going

• b) is going

39: “I don’t like horror movies,” he admitted.

He admitted that he _______ horror movies.

• a) doesn’t like

b) didn’t like

• c) hasn’t liked
• d) won’t like

40: “I’ll help you with the cooking.”

• a) She offered to help with the cooking.
• b) She offered helping with the cooking.
• c) She offers to help with the cooking.
• d) She offers helping with the cooking.

Class 10 English Grammar MCQs

41: “I should have studied more,” he admitted.

 He admitted that he ___________ more.

• a) should study
• b) should have studied
• c) should be studying
• d) should studied

42: She said, “I won’t be able to attend the meeting.”

 She said that she ________________ able to attend the meeting.

• a) won’t be

b) wouldn’t be

• c) isn’t
• d) won’t

43: “Please pass me the salt,” she asked.

 She asked ________________ the salt.

a) to pass her

• b) pass her
• c) to pass her to
• d) passing her

44: “I need your help,” she said to him.

 She said to him that she _________ his help.

45: “I can swim.”

• a) He said he can swim.
• b) He said he could swim.
• c) He says he can swim.
• d) He says he could swim.

46: “I hope to see you soon,” he said.

Reported speech: He said that he ______ to see me soon.

47: “I must leave early,” she told me.

She told me that she _______ to leave early.

• a) must leave

b) had to leave

• c) will leave

48: “I am taking my dog for a walk.”

He said that he ________ his dog for a walk.

b) is taking

• d) will take

49: “I won’t forget your birthday,” she promised.

Indirect Speech: She promised that she ___________ my birthday.

• a) won’t forget
• b) didn’t forget

c) wouldn’t forget

• d) don’t forget

50: “I have met the president,” he bragged.

He bragged that he _______ the president.

• a) have met

Conclusion:

In conclusion, mastering Reported Speech Class 10 MCQ, or indirect speech exercises, is not just about acing exams; it’s about developing a fundamental skill in effective communication and writing. By navigating the intricacies of reported speech, students not only enhance their grammatical skills but also elevate their ability to convey information accurately. These English MCQs, meticulously crafted to cover various aspects of reported speech, provide a valuable resource for Class 10 students and teachers alike. So, whether you’re a student preparing for your English test or an educator seeking essential teaching materials, this guide empowers you to tackle reported speech with confidence. With practice and a deep understanding of these concepts, you’re well on your way to achieving success in the world of English grammar. If you need more solved English Grammar MCQs with Answers, you can find them below.

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Q 1 - He said to interviewer, "Could you please repeat the question?"

A - He requested the interviewer if he could please repeat the question.

B - He requested the interviewer to please repeat the question.

C - He requested the interviewer to repeat the question.

D - He requested the interviewer if he could repeat the question.

Explanation

In reported speech, "you" becomes "him, her"/ "is, am, are" becomes "was, were"/ "have, has" becomes "had" and exclamation marks become "ordered or shouted". "Please" becomes "pleaded, requested".

Q 2 - He said to me, “I have often told you not to play with fire.”

A - He said that he has often been telling me not to play with fire.

B - He told me that he had often told me not to play with fire.

C - He reminded me that he often said to me not to play with fire.

D - He said to me that he often told me not to play with fire.

Q 3 - He said, "I cannot help you at present because I am myself in difficulty."

A - He said that I cannot help you at present because I myself in difficulty.

B - He said that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.

C - He told that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.

D - He asked that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.

Q 4 - The teacher said to Ram, “Congratulations ! Wish you success in life."

A - The teacher congratulated Ram and said wish you success in life.

B - The teacher wished congratulations and success in life to Ram.

C - The teacher wished congratulations to Ram and wished him success in life.

D - The teacher congratulated Ram and wished him success in life.

Q 5 - The poor examine said, "O God, take pity on me."

A - The poor examine prayed God to take pity on him.

B - The poor examine, involving God, implored him to take pity on him.

C - The poor examine exclaimed that God take pity on him.

D - The poor examine asked God to take pity on him.

Q 6 - Vissu said, "We passed by a beautiful lake when we went on a trip to Goa."

A - Vissu said that they passed by a beautiful lake when they had gone on a trip to Goa.

B - Vissu said that they has passed by a beautiful lake when they went on a trip to Goa.

C - Vissu said that they had passed by a beautiful lake when they had gone on a trip to Goa.

D - Vissu said they passed by a beautiful lake when they went on a trip to Goa.

Q 7 - The young man promised her that he would be there the next day.

A - The young man said, “I will be there the next day”

B - The young man said, “I promise to be here tomorrow.”

C - The young man said, “I will try to be there the next day.”

D - The young man said, “I will be here the next day.”

When converting statements from reported speech to direct speech, "was, were" becomes "am, is, are"/ "him, her" becomes "you"/"had" becomes "has, have"/words like "ordered, sternly spoke, shouted" becomes exclamation mark. Words like "pleaded, requested" become "please, kindly".

Q 8 - He said, ‘’I have written a prize-winning essay.”

A - He said that he has written a prize-winning essay.

B - He said that I have written a prize-winning essay.

C - He said that he had written a prize-winning essay.

D - He says that he has written a prize-winning essay.

Q 9 - He requested her to accompany him.

A - He said to her, “Please, come with me.”

B - He says, “Please come with me.”

C - He says, “Let her come with me.”

D - He said, “You have to come with me.”

Q 10 - "What did you see at the South Pole?" Ashok asked Anil.

A - Ashok asked Anil if he saw anything at the South Pole.

B - Ashok asked Anil what he had seen at the South Pole.

C - Ashok asked Anil what did he see at the South Pole.

D - Ashok asked Anil that he saw anything at the South Pole.

Reported Speech Exercises

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Here's a list of all the reported speech exercises on this site:

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Reported Statements:

• Present Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Present Continuous Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Past Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Present Perfect Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Future Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Mixed Tense Reported Statement Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• 'Say' and 'Tell' (quite easy) (in PDF here)

Reported Questions:

• Present Simple Reported Yes/No Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Present Simple Reported Wh Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Mixed Tense Reported Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)

Reported Orders and Requests:

• Reported Requests and Orders Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Reported Speech Mixed Exercise 1 (difficult) (in PDF here)
• Reported Speech Mixed Exercise 2 (difficult) (in PDF here)

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Reported Speech Quiz for English Learners

Making the necessary changes in reported speech

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• Tom said he wants to visit his friends that weekend.
• Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.
• Tom said he wanted to visit his friends this weekend.

 Make sure to change both the pronoun and the time indicator (this to that) in reported speech . 

• Jerry said he was studying English a lot at that moment.
• Jerry said he was studying English a lot at the moment.
• Jerry said I was studying English a lot at that moment.

 Change 'the moment' to 'that moment' in reported speech. 

• They said they have lived there for a long time.
• They said they lived here for a long time.
• They said they had lived there for a long time.

 Move the present perfect tense into the past perfect tense in the reported speech. 

• He asked me if had I finished reading the newspaper.
• He asked me if I had finished reading the newspaper.
• He asked me if I finished reading the newspaper.

 Change questions from their inverted question structure back to standard sentence structure in the reported speech. 

• Peter said he got up every morning at seven o'clock.
• Peter said I got up every morning at seven o'clock.
• Peter said he had got up every morning at seven o'clock.

Make sure to change pronouns when using reported speech . 

• Susan told me I could come that night.
• Susan told me she could come that night.
• Susan told me she could come tomorrow evening.

 Change 'tonight' to the 'that night' in the reported speech. 

• She told me she really wished she bought that new car.
• She told me she really had wished she had bought that new car.
• She told me she really wished she had bought that new car.

 The past perfect remains the past perfect in reported speech. 

• Jack said he must have been guilty.
• Jack said he must have be guilty.
• Jack said he must has been guilty.

 Use the past modal verb of probability when reporting 'must'. 

• Cheryl asked her how long she has lived there.
• Cheryl asked her how long she lived there.
• Cheryl asked her how long she had lived there.

 Change the present perfect to the past perfect in reported speech . 

• He told me he had to get going. Otherwise, he was going to be late.
• He told me he had to get going. Otherwise, I was going to be late.
• He told me he has to get going. Otherwise, he was going to be late.

 'Had to' can be used as the past of the modal verb 'must'.

• Lenny sang, 'I want to get away, I want to fly away.'
• Lenny sang he wanted to get away, he wanted to fly away.
• Lenny sings he wanted to get away, he wanted to fly away.
• Lenny sang he wanted to get away, he wants to fly away.

 Change the present simple to the past simple as well as pronouns when using reported speech. 

You understand the changes necessary when using reported speech. Well done! Follow up by studying and practicing some more advanced level grammar forms.  

 Good try! You obviously understand reported speech, but are having some difficulty with some of the minor changes necessary. Keep practicing and you will mast reported speech soon. 

 You still need to practice reported speech. Remember that the tense of the original statement moves one step back in reported speech. In other words, the present simple becomes the past simple. Keep working and you'll understand and be able to use the form soon. 

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Direct And Indirect Speech - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Important Theory / Shots Trick on Direct And Indirect Speech Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

1. Kiran asked me, "Did you see the Cricket match on television last night?"

A. Kiran asked me whether I saw the Cricket match on television the earlier night.

B. Kiran asked me whether I had seen the Cricket match on television the earlier night.

C. Kiran asked me did I see the Cricket match on television the last night.

D. Kiran asked me whether I had seen the Cricket match on television the last night.

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2. david said to anna, "mona will leave for her native place tomorrow.".

A. David told Anna that Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow.

B. David told Anna that Mona left for her native place the next day.

C. David told Anna that Mona would be leaving for her native place tomorrow.

D. David told Anna that Mona would leave for her native place the next day.

3. I said to him, "Why are you working so hard?"

A. I asked him why he was working so hard.

B. I asked him why was he working so hard.

C. I asked him why had he been working so hard.

D. I asked him why he had been working so hard.

4. He said to her, "What a cold day!"

A. He told her that it was a cold day.

B. He exclaimed that it was a cold day.

C. He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was a cold day.

D. He exclaimed that it was a very cold day.

5. The tailor said to him, "Will you have the suit ready by tomorrow evening?"

A. The tailor asked him that he will have the suit ready by the next evening.

B. The tailor asked him that he would had the suit ready by the next evening.

C. The tailor asked him if he would have the suit ready by the next evening.

D. The tailor asked him if he will like to the suit ready by the next evening.

6. He said to interviewer, "Could you please repeat the question?"

A. He requested the interviewer if he could please repeat the question.

B. He requested the interviewer to please repeat the question.

C. He requested the interviewer to repeat the question.

D. He requested the interviewer if he could repeat the question.

7. He said. "Be quite and listen to my words.

A. He urged them to be quite and listen to his words.

B. He urged them and said be quite and listen to his words.

C. He urged they should be quite and listen to his words.

D. He said you should be quite and listen to his words.

8. He said to me, I have often told you not to play with fire.

A. He said that he has often been telling me not to play with fire.

B. He told me that he had often told me not to play with fire.

C. He reminded me that he often said to me not to play with fire.

D. He said to me that he often told me not to play with fire.

9. The Captain said to his men, "Stand at ease."

A. The Captain urged his men to stand at ease.

B. The Captain wanted his men to stand at ease.

C. The Captain told his men that they should stand at ease.

D. The Captain commanded his men to stand at ease.

10. Pawan said to me, "If I hear any news, I'll phone you."

A. Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he will phone me.

B. Pawan told me that if he will hear my news, he will phone me.

C. Pawan told me that if he had heard any news, he would phone me.

D. Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he would phone me.

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Indirect Speech MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 1

Indirect speech test 1.

The teacher promised ___ .

Bill: “Have you seen any interesting comedy lately, Nancy?” Bill asked Nancy ___ .

Nick: “Did you see a bird in the tree?” Nick wonders ___ in the tree.

Dick to Lucy: Have you received my telegram? Dick asked if ___.

Ann: Write down my address. Ann asked me ___ .

He said, “I’m very busy today.” He said ___ .

Lena said, “Where have you been yesterday?” Lena asked ___ .

He thought: “What am I going to do?” He thought ___ .

Mother asked me ___ .

“Don’t play in the street!”

Ann: “Is your sister good at English?” Ann asked me ___ .

Tom: “Don’t forget to bring my book, Ann”. Tom asked Ann: ___ .

Mother: “We are going to have supper”. Mother says ___ .

Jack said: “I was at home yesterday.” Jack said ___ .

“Do you go in for sports?”, he asked. He asked ___ .

“Will Tom help me?” she said. She asked ___ .

Peter said, “Alice, are you busy now?” Peter asked Alice ___ .

My sister said: “I hope we shall go on an excursion to the lake”. My sister said that ___ on an excursion to the lake”.

Jim and Julia have been in the restaurant for an hour and they have not been served yet. Julia is angry. “You said ___ a good place’’

“Did you work at a factory 3 years ago?” she asked her friend. She asked her friend if she ___ .

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Direct Speech is..

the reporting of speech by using similar words to the speaker.

the reporting of speech by rephrasing what the speaker said.

the reporting of speech by repeating the exact words of the speaker.

the reporting of speech at the exact time it was said.

Mr. Bheem asked the students ................... their test.

Have they finished

Have they finish

If they have finished

Whether they had finished

Whether they have finished

John, " I am going to visit my grandma next week". It means

John said that he was going to visit my grandma the following week

John said that he is going to visit his grandma the following week

John said that he will going to visit grandma next week

John said that he was going to visit his grandma the following week

John said that he will be going to visit his garndma the following week

John asked me, "What are you doing here?". It means ....

John said what are you doing here

John asked me what I am doing there?

John asked me what I was doing there

John asked me what I was doing here?

John asked me what I was doing there?

He said, "I like this song."

He said that I liked this song.

He said that he likes this song.

He said that he liked that song.

He said that he likes that song.

Indirect speech is also known as

Repeated speech

Repeated statements

Reported speech

Reported statements

Kuldip said "I was writing a letter yesterday."

Kuldip said that he had been writing a letter before that day.

Kuldip said that he was writing a letter the day before.

Kuldip said that he had written a letter before that day.

Kuldip said that he wrote a letter the day before.

Janci said, "I will read this book next week."

Janci said that she would read this book next week.

Janci said that she would read that book the week after.

Janci said that she will read this book next week.

Janci said that she would read that book next week.

Indirect speech is...

expresses what was said without using the exact words.

expresses what was said using the exact words.

where someone else expresses what was said.

where someone expresses their own words.

Convert the following sentence into indirect speech: The police man said to the boy, "Where do you live?"

"Where do you live?", the policeman asked the boy.

The policeman asked the boy where he lives.

When speaking to the boy, the policeman asked where do you live?

The policeman wanted to know where the boy lives.

Convert the followiing statement into direct speech: She asked the teacher when they could eat their snacks.

The teacher was asked when the girl could eat her snacks.

When can we eat our snacks?

"When can we eat our snacks? She asked"

She asked the teacher, "When can we eat our snacks?"

My father said to me, "You must work hard".

My father said to me that I must work hard.

My father said to me that you must work hard.

My father said to me that you have to work hard.

My father said to me that I had to work hard.

She said, "My parents are going to Karachi".

She said that my parents going to Karachi.

She said that my parents gone to Karachi.

She said that her parents were going to Karachi.

She said that her parents are going to Karachi.

Peter said, "Don't worry, I will fix it."

Peter told me don't worry and he will fix it.

Peter told me don't worry and that he would fix it.

Peter told me to not worry and that he would fix it.

Peter told me not to worry and that he would fix it.

She said, "I saw him."

She said who she had seen him.

She said she saw him.

She said that ahe had seen him.

She said, “I am going to London tomorrow.”

She said that she was going to go to London the next day.

She said that she is going to London the next day.

She said that she was going to London the next day.

The teacher asked me, “Do you like working in teams?

The teacher asked if I liked working in teams.

The teacher asked if I liked work in teams.

The teacher asked if I liked working in team.

"He works in a bank." she said

She said that he worked in a bank.

She said that he works in a bank.

She said that he work in a bar.

She say that he works in a bank.

"When did you go to the library?" James asked me

James asked me when he went to the library.

James asked me when I went to the library.

James asked me when went he to the library.

Change into direct speech:

Paul said to me that he had been sick the previous day.

Paul said to me," He was sick yesterday."

Paul said to me, "I was sick yesterday."

Paul said to me," I am sick today."

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Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ Test (Online Available)

Free mcq test, table of content, reported speech test 1.

In the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ, students need to make an accurate decision between alternatives. As this process is never considered to be an easy one as the options need to be analysed based on the concepts and topics of the chapter Reported Speech. To have a proper analysation process students need to complete the chapter Reported Speech in a proper way. 

The Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ can be helpful for both teachers and students for better learning as well as teaching. With the help of multiple choice questions, teachers don’t need to waste the unnecessary time in searching for questions, they can utilise their precious time in teaching the Reported Speech concepts. Students can practise a vast amount of questions so that they can make the preparation process of the chapter Reported Speech easier. 

Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ Online

The Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ Online can be accessed quickly as the website provides the questions to practise for all students. The Online Test of the Class 9 MCQ provides prompt feedback to students, accordingly they can improve their grip on the chapter Reported Speech so that they can score well. 

How to Attempt the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ?

Students need to follow some given steps to attempt the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ, steps are discussed below: 

• Visit the Selfstudys website. 
• Bring the arrow towards CBSE which can be seen in the navigation bar/ button. 
• A drop down menu will appear, select MCQ Test from the list.

• New page will appear, select Class 9th from the list of classes.

• Click English from the list of subjects.
• A pop-up menu will appear, select the chapter Reported Speech.
• Again a new page will appear and one can easily start the test. 

Everything You Need to Know About the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ

Here are some things that every student need to know before solving the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ, those features are: 

• Objective Assessment: The Reported Speech MCQ is an objective assessment that students need to select the accurate option from the given four options. 
• Variety of Questions: In the MCQ of Reported Speech Class 9, it may include all sorts of questions: easy, moderate, advanced so that students upgrade their preparation in each test. 
• Concept Based: The MCQ on Reported Speech are generally concept based so that students can understand all concepts and topics without any complexity. 
• Instructions are Given: Some instructions are given, these guidelines need to be followed and taken care of while solving the MCQ of Reported Speech. 
• Solutions are Given: In the MCQ Reported Speech, solutions are given so that students can refer to whenever they need any help in solving objective questions.  
• Re Attempt Option is Given: Students can solve the same set of MCQ on Reported Speech Class 9 number of times as a re-attempt option is given.

Top 6 Benefits of the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ

One of the prominent reasons of solving the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ is that by looking through the options, students can recollect the facts and important concepts, this is one of the important benefit, other benefits are: 

• Easy to Answer: The Reported Speech MCQ are easy to answer, that is students just need to select the accurate option within secs. For this, students need to complete the topics and concepts of the Reported Speech in a better way.  
• Quicker to Evaluate: The MCQ of Reported Speech Class 9 are quicker to evaluate as compared to essay type questions. 
• Enhances Thinking Skills: To attempt the MCQ on Reported Speech, students need to analyse and evaluate the options given, this enhances the thinking skills. 
• Helps to Identify the Area of Strengths and Weaknesses:  By practising MCQ on Reported Speech Class 9, students can identify their strengths as well as weaknesses and accordingly they can improve. 
• Device Friendly: This MCQ Reported Speech is considered to be mobile friendly, that is it can be downloaded from anywhere without any complexity and can practise objective questions. 
• Acts as a Revision Tool: The Class 9 Reported Speech MCQ acts as a revision tool that is it can be used to revise all the key concepts of the chapter. 

Steps to Master in the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ

Mastering in the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ requires systematic and focused approach, below are some steps to master in the objective questions: 

• Understand the Concepts: Students need to first understand the topics and concepts of the chapter Reported Speech, so that they can build a strong foundation and accordingly they can solve multiple choice questions in a better way. 
• Practise Sample MCQs: Students are advised to practise the sample Reported Speech MCQ so that they can get familiarised about the format of questions.  
• Analyse the Mistakes: Students need to analyse the mistakes while practising MCQ of Reported Speech Class 9 so that they can analyse the weak points and accordingly they can progress. 
• Recall on a Regular Basis: It is a must for students to recall the topics and concepts of the Reported Speech so that they can master multiple choice questions and score well. 
• Stay Focused: Students need to be focused while preparing for MCQ of Reported Speech accordingly they can enhance their knowledge as well as can master in the MCQ. 
• Maintain a Positive Attitude: Students need to maintain a positive attitude: feel relaxed while marking the MCQ of Reported Speech Class 9 so that they can mark the accurate answers. 

When to Start Solving the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ?

Students can start solving the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ according to their preference and study schedule, they can follow general guidelines to practise the multiple choice questions: 

• After Completing the Chapter: It is generally recommended for students to start solving the Reported Speech MCQ as soon as they complete the chapter accordingly they can reinforce their understanding for the chapter. 
• Before Final Exams: Students can start solving the MCQ of Reported Speech Class 9 before the final exams so that they can identify the gaps in the understanding of the concepts. 
• During Classroom Study: Students can solve the MCQ of Reported Speech during classroom study and can seek help from their teachers to solve confusions. 
• To Solve Doubts: Students can also start solving the MCQ on Reported Speech Class 9 to solve doubts and confusions regarding the chapter. 
• To Understand the Pattern: Students can solve the MCQ of Reported Speech so that they can understand the pattern of objective questions. 

How Mark Right Answers in Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ?

It is very important for students to marks the accurate answers in Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ so they can score good marks in it, tips to mark the right answer are: 

• Read the Entire Question Carefully: Students are advised to read the entire question carefully so that they can develop a logical thinking to mark the accurate answers. 
• Read Every Option: Prior to choosing the right answer in MCQ Reported Speech, students need to read each and every option thoroughly otherwise they can end up selecting the wrong answer. 
• Try to Answer it in Mind First: Firstly, students need to answer the MCQ on Reported Speech in their mind so that they can prevent silly mistakes. 
• Try to Use the Process of Elimination: Students need to use the process of elimination by crossing out all the wrong answers while attempting Class 9 Reported Speech MCQ.  
• Select the Best Answer: Some answers can seem right but it may not be accurate so students need to be very careful while marking the answer in the MCQ of Reported Speech. 
• Double Check the Answers: Students need to double check the all answers before submitting the Class 9 Reported Speech MCQ so that they can have a surety of marking the right answers.  

How to Analyse the Wrong Answers in the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ?

Analysing the wrong answers in the Reported Speech Class 9 MCQ is very important for students as it helps them to identify the skills and flaws, tips to analyse the mistakes are: 

• Identify the Incorrect Ones: Students are advised to ident/ify the incorrect ones and compare it with the right ones while attempting Reported Speech MCQ.  
• Understand the Reason for Incorrect Ones: Students need to understand the reason for incorrect MCQs of Reported Speech so that they can focus on the weak concepts. 
• Seek Clarification: Students need to seek clarification from the teachers so that they don’t repeat the same set of mistakes while attempting MCQ of Reported Speech. 
• Practise Different Levels of Questions: Students need to practise different levels of multiple choice questions of Reported Speech: easy, moderate, advance so that they can understand weak parts and work accordingly. 
• Note Down the Mistakes: It is a must for students to note down the mistakes made while attempting the Class 9 Reported Speech MCQ so that they can easily rectify the mistakes. 

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EXERCISE -1

Directions: – In the following questions, the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

1.She will say, “I am playing football.”

 (A) She will say that I am playing football.

 (B) She will say that she is playing football.

(C) She will say she was playing football.

 (D) She will say that she was playing football.

2. Ram said, “I always speak the truth.’’

  (A) Ram said I always speak the truth.

 (B) Ram said that he always speaks the truth.

(C) Ram said that he always spoke the truth.

 (D)Ram said that he always had spoken the truth.

3. He said, “I don’t need this pen.”

(A) He said that he doesn’t need that pen.

(B) He said that he didn’t need this pen.

 (C) He said that he didn’t need that pen.

 (D) He said that I didn’t need that pen.

4. Ram said, “I am rich.”

 (A) Ram said that I was rich.

 (B) Ram said that he is rich.

(C) Ram said that he is rich.

(D) Ram said that he was rich.

5. The teacher said, “The sun rises in the cast.”

 (A) The teacher said that the sun rose in the east.

(B) The teacher said that the sun had risen in the east.

 (C) The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.

 (D) The teacher said that the sun risen in the east.

6. Sohan said to me, “We have won the match.”

(A) Sohan told me we have won the match.

 (B) Sohan told me if they have won the match.

(C) Sohan told me that they had won the match.

 (D) Sohan said to me that they had won the match.

7. She said to me, “You lost my book.”

(A) She said to me that I lost my book,

 (B) She told me that I lost her book.

(C) She told me that I had lost her book.

 (D) She told me that she had lost my book.

8. He said to me, “You can take my slate.”

 (A) He said to me that you could take his slate.

(B) He told me that I could take his slate.

 (C) He told me that he could take my slate.

(D) He told me that I could take my slate.

9. Mohan said, “1 don’t smoke a cigarette.”

(A) Mohan said that he didn’t smoke a cigarette.

(B) Mohan said that I didn’t smoke a cigarette.

(C) Mohan said that he does not smoke a cigarette.

(D) Mohan asked that he does not smoke a cigarette.

10. The old man said, “God is everywhere.”

 (A) The old man said that God was everywhere.

(B) The old man said that God has been everywhere.

(C) The old man asked that God is everywhere.

(D) The old man said that God is everywhere.

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11. Krishana said to Gopi, “He has eaten too much today.”

 (A) Krishana told Gopi that he has eaten too much that day.

(B) Krishana told Gopi that he has been eaten too much the day.

(C) Krishana told Gopi that he had eaten too much that day.

 (D) Krishana told Gopi that he had eaten too much today.

12. Ram said to her, “1 shall meet you tomorrow.”

  (A) Ram told her that I should meet her the next day.

(B) Ram told her that he would meet her the next day.

(C) Ram told her that he should meet her the next day.

 (D) Rain told her that he could meet her the next day.

13. He said to me, “Were they going to school now?”

(A) He asked me if they had been going to school then.

 (B) He asked me if they were going to school then.

(C) He asked me if they have been going to school then.

 (D)He asked me if they have been going to school now.

14.Ram will say, “I am playing football.”

(A) Ram will say that I am playing football.

 (B) Ram will say that I was playing football.

 (C) Ram will say that he is playing football.

 (D) Ram will say that he was playing football.

15.The teacher said to me, “Why were you late yesterday?”

(A) The teacher asked me why he had been late the previous day.

 (B) The teacher asked me if w I had been late the previous day.

 (C) The teacher told me why I had been late the previous day.

(D) The teacher asked me why I have been late the previous day.

16.I asked him, “Who is knocking at the door ?”

  (A) I told him who is knocking at the door.

 (B) I asked him who is knocking at the door.

 (C) I asked him who was knocking at the door.

 (D) I asked him was who knocking the door.

17.Mr. Das said, “Be a good boy, Mohan.”

 (A) Mr. Das said that Mohan should be a good boy.

(B) Mr. Das told Mohan to be a good boy.

(C) Mr. Das advised Mohan to be a good boy.

 (D) Mr. Das advised Mohan be a good boy.

18.I said to my servant, “Bring me a glass of water.”

(A) I told my servant to bring me a glass of water.

(B) I told my servant to bring him a glass of water.

 (C) I asked my servant to bring me a glass of water.

 (D) I ordered my servant to bring me a glass of water.

19.My father said to me, “Call in the doctor.”

  (A) My father told me to call in the doctor.

 (B) My father advised me to call in the doctor.

(C) My father ordered me to call in the doctor.

 (D) My father said to me to call in the doctor.

20.Anil said to me, “We shall eat together.”

(A) Anil asked me that we should eat together.

(B) Anil said to me that they should eat together.

 (C) Anil suggested to me that we should eat together.

(D) Anil suggested to me that they should eat together.

21. Mohan said to me, “Let us go out for a walk.”

 (A) Mohan told me that let us go out for a walk.

 (B) Mohan told me that they should go out for a walk.

 (C) Mohan advised me to go out for a walk.

(D) Mohan suggested to me that we should go out for a walk.

22. He said to me, “You were not washing my clothes.”

(A) He told me that you were not washing his clothes.

(B) Ile told me that I had not been washing his clothes.

(C) He advised me to wash his clothes.

(D) He ordered me not to wash his clothes.

23. He said to me, “Where do you live?”

 (A) He told me where I lived.

(B) He told me where you lived.

 (C) He asked me where I lived.

(D) He asked me where I live.

24.The headman said, “The pump needs some repair.”

(A) The headman told that the pump needed some repair.

 (B) The headman told that the pump was needed some repair.

 (C) The headman said that the pump needs some repair.

 (D)The headman said that the pump needed some repair.

25.They said, “May God bless him with a son.”

(A) They said that God might bless him with a son.

(B) They said that God might bless them with a son.

(C) They wished that God bless him with a son.

  (D) They prayed that God might bless him with a son.

26.He said, “Hurrah! My brother has won the match.”

  (A) He exclaimed with sorrow that his brother had won the match.

(B) He exclaimed with joy that my brother had won the match.

 (C) He exclaimed with grief that his brother had won the match.

(D) He exclaimed with joy that his brother had won the match.

27.The passenger said, “How foolish I have been!”

(A) The passenger said that he had been very foolish.

(B) The passenger asked how foolish he had been.

(C) The passenger wondered that he had been very foolish.

 (D) The passenger wondered that they had been very foolish.

28.The old man said, “Alas! My son is dead.”

(A)The old man exclaimed with joy that his son was dead

(B) The old man exclaimed with sorrow that his son was dead.

 (C) The old man wondered that his son was dead.

 (D) The old man surprised at the death of his son.

1. (B) She will say that she is playing football.

2. (C) Ram said that he always spoke the truth.

3. (C) He said that he didn’t need that pen.

4. (D) Ram said that he was rich.

5. (C) The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.

6. (C) Sohan told me that they had won the match.

7. (C) She told me that I had lost her book.

8. (B) He told me that I could take his slate.

9. (A) Mohan said that he didn’t smoke a cigarette.

10. (D) The old man said that God is everywhere.

11. (C) Krishana told Gopi that he had eaten too much that day.

12. (B) Ram told her that he would meet her the next day.

13. (A) He asked me if they had been going to school then.

14. (C) Ram will say that he is playing football.

15. (C) The teacher told me why I had been late the previous day.

16. (C) I asked him who was knocking at the door.

17. (C) Mr. Das advised Mohan to be a good boy.

18. (D) I ordered my servant to bring me a glass of water.

19. (C) My father ordered me to call in the doctor.

20. (C) Anil suggested to me that we should eat together.

21. (D) Mohan suggested to me that we should go out for a walk.

22. (B) Ile told me that I had not been washing his clothes.

23. (C) He asked me where I lived.

24. (D) The headman said that the pump needed some repair.

25. (D) They prayed that God might bless him with a son.

26. (D) He exclaimed with joy that his brother had won the match.

27. (C) The passenger wondered that he had been very foolish.

28. (B) The old man exclaimed with sorrow that his son was dead.

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Test: Reported Speech - 1 - Class 10 MCQ

15 questions mcq test - test: reported speech - 1, he says, “my father works in the navy.”.

He says that her father works in the Navy.

He says that his father works in the Navy.

He says that his father worked in the Navy.

He says that my father works in the Navy.​

The reporting verb is in simple present. Hence, the verb of the sentence in quotes does not get changed. But the demonstrative adjective ‘my’ changes into ‘his’ as the pronoun ‘he’ shows that the speaker is male.

Rahul said, “I will come tomorrow afternoon to take my book.”

Rahul said that he will come tomorrow afternoon to take my book.

Rahul said that he would come tomorrow afternoon to take my book.

Rahul said that he would come the next day afternoon to take his book.

Rahul said that he would come the next day afternoon to take my book.

The future tense ‘will’ changes into would when the reporting verb is in the past tense. Whereas the timing word ‘tomorrow’ changes into ‘next day’ and the demonstrative adjective ‘my’ into ‘his’. The sentence satisfies all the rules.

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She shouted, “Leave me alone.”

She shouted to them to leave her alone.

She shouted to them to leave me alone.

She shouted to them of leaving alone.

She shouted to them for leaving her alone.

The sentence in quotes is a command i.e. imperative sentence. In other words, the sentence that starts with a verb changes into infinity in indirect speech. The objective pronoun ‘me’ changes into ‘her’ as the speaker is female.

Michael said, “I called Williams for tonight dinner.”

Michael said that he had called Williams for tonight dinner.

Michael said that he had called Williams for dinner that night.

Michael said that he have called Williams for tonight dinner.

Michael said that he called Willaims for that day night dinner.

The sentence in quotes is in simple past. The reporting verb is also in simple past. So the sentence in quotes changes into past perfect tense. The timing word 'tonight' changes into that day night.

Manish said, “O my God! I am ruined.”

Manish called the God, he was ruined.

Manish said that he was ruined.

Manish exclaimed sadly that he is ruined.

Manish exclaimed sadly that he was ruined.

The exclamatory sentence in quotes changes the reporting word in indirect speech according to the expression or feeling of the sentence. In this sentence, the expression is an exclamation. Thus the reporting verb 'exclaimed' replaces the exclamation in indirect speech. As the reporting verb is in simple past tense, the sentence following the exclamation, changes accordingly.

Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. "Where do you live?", said the stranger.

The stranger enquires where I have been living.

The stranger enquired where I had been living.

The stranger enquires where I lived.

The stranger enquired where I lived.

Correct answer is: The stranger enquired where I lived.

• While changing the narration of an interrogative sentence, we need to follow the given steps-
• A conjunction is not used in the sentence of wh-family words ( what, where, who, whom, why, etc.).
• 'Question mark (?)' is changed to full stop (.).
• 'Said' will be changed into 'asked/ enquired'.
• 'Do + v1 (live)' is changed into 'v2' (lived) in indirect speech.
• 2nd person (you) is changed into (I).  

He said to Prapti, “Will you come with me?”

He asked Prapti whether she will come with him.

He asked Prapti whether she would come with him.

He asked Prapti to come with him.

He liked Prapti to come with him.

The sentence in quotes is a question about acceptance. The word 'whether' or 'if' has to be used in indirect speech in such a case. Being the reporting verb in past tense, 'will' becomes 'would'. The reporting verb also gets changed as the sentence was a question.

“How clever I am!” Ayush said.

Ayush said that how clever he was.

Ayush exclaimed how clever he was.

Ayush exclaimed that he was clever.

Ayush exclaimed that how clever he was.

The exclamatory sentence has to be converted into declarative sentence in indirect speech. Hence the reporting verb changes according to the expression. While converting into declarative, the words that show the exclamation get omitted.

Johnny said, “I played this game last week.”

Johnny said that he had played that game the previous week.

Johnny said that he played that game the previous week.

Johnny said that he had played the game the previous week.

Johnny said that he played that game last week.

The sentence in quotes is in simple past. The reporting verb is also in simple past. So the sentence in quotes changes into past perfect tense. The timing word 'last' changes into the previous in indirect sentence. The demonstrative adjective 'this' changes into 'that'.

My friend says to me, “You have to work hard to achieve the top rank.”

My friend says that I had to work had to achieve the top rank.

My friend says that he has to work hard to achieve the top rank.

My friend says that I have to work hard to achieve the top rank.

My friend says that I have to work hard to achieve that top rank.

The sentence in quotes as well as the reporting verb is in simple present. So, no changes take place in tense form. The listener is specified as first person. Thus, the pronoun in the sentence changes accordingly.

Sourabh asked, “What is the matter?”

Sourabh asked what is the matter.

Sourabh asked what the matter was.

Sourabh asked what the matter is.

Sourabh asked what matter was that.

The interrogative sentence converts into declarative in indirect speech. Thus, the helping verb follows the subject in declarative. The reporting verb is in simple past where the sentence is in simple present. So, the sentence changes into simple past tense.

Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech. I said to you, “I don’t believe you.”

I said to you that I didn’t believe you.

I said to you I don’t believe you.

I said I don’t believe you.

I said to you that I didn’t believe.

The sentence in indirect speech would be:

His sister said to Arjun, “Bring me a colourful dress.”

His sister said to Arjun bring me a colourful dress.

His sister asked Arjun to bring her a colourful dress.

His sister said to Arjun to bring her a colourful dress.

His sister say to Arjun bring her a colourful dress.

While converting an imperative sentence into a declarative, the infinity takes place. The first person in the sentence changes into third person as the speaker is third person. The reporting verb also changes accordingly.

Ashish will say, “I went home.”

Ashish will say I went home.

Ashish will say he will go home.

Ashish will say he go home.

Ashish will say he went home.

No changes in the verb form takes place as the reporting verb is in future tense, whatever verb form the sentence may be in. The pronoun in the sentence changes into third person as the speaker is third person.

He said, “I came here long time ago.”

He said that he came here long time ago.

He said that he had come there long time before.

He said that he had come there long time ago.

He said that he came here long time before.

The sentence in simple past changes into past perfect tense as the reporting verb is also in simple past. The pronoun of the sentence changes into third person as the speaker is third person. The timing word ‘ago’ changes into ‘before’.

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