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Direct And Indirect Speech Questions

Practice 23 Direct And Indirect Speech questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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About Direct and Indirect Speech — practice questions, PYQs & concepts

Direct and Indirect Speech is a frequently-tested topic on English Language, English. ExamTest.live currently lists 23 Direct and Indirect Speech questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

Direct and Indirect Speech weight in competitive exams

Across our Direct and Indirect Speech question bank, the largest sources are English Language (21) and English (2). Click any exam chip above to drill down to that exam-specific question set.

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All Direct And Indirect Speech Questions(123 of 23)

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Q1mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Rita said, "For the last two months I have been trying to lose weight."
Q2easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The invigilator said, "Please listen to all the instructions carefully."
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The teacher orders Mohan not to tear off pages from his note-book.
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech."Hurrah! I have topped again," he said. "Congratulations," said I.
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
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Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Shobhit said, “Mohit often helps me with Mathematics.”
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
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Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.The boys asked the teacher if they were going to have a holiday the next day.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The chef asked his assistant where he had stored the spices.
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam 20262026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher said that plants have life in them.
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam 20262026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The employee said, "I somehow managed to submit the project last night."
Q10mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.The principal said, "A biometric device will be installed from the next week."
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
'Do you have a fair copy of this document?' The editor asked the reporter.
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She informed the students, "The shooting location has already been very crowded and noisy."
Q13easymcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Anita said, "I am happy."
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice Test2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
His son thought, "If my father keeps grieving like this, the crops will die."
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice Test2026
Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Ramu said that the dog had died in the evening.
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Bhavin said, 'I will take you now.'
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"Anant, are you coming for the class picnic this Sunday?" Shekhar asked.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He told me, "I will call you later."
Q19mediummcqEnglishSSC Staff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The gardener said, "These roses will bloom early."
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Shanky said, 'I'll be disposing of the old iPhone next Wednesday'.
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rekha asked me what I was doing.
Q22easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Mother said to Navin, "Board the train now."
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"Poonam, I will wait for you in front of the school gate," Vidushi said.

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