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Direct And Indirect Speech Questions

Practice 53 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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All Direct And Indirect Speech Questions(1–53 of 53)

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Q1easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
22% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The invigilator said, "Please listen to all the instructions carefully."
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
31% accuracy
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."
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
His father asked, "What time do you have class tomorrow, Tom?"
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
They said that they had gone on a vacation.
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech."Hurrah! I have topped again," he said. "Congratulations," said I.
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The teacher orders Mohan not to tear off pages from his note-book.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
0% accuracy
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.
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The intern said to the manager, 'Can I go?'
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
50% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He told me, "I will call you later."
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
0% accuracy
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Shobhit said, “Mohit often helps me with Mathematics.”
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Mother said, "Lie down, Arjun."
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Manoj said, "I must go now."
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
100% accuracy
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
'Are you coming with us?' Isha asked Nishi.
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The chef asked his assistant where he had stored the spices.
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The thief asked if he remembered the place where they had hidden their jewellery.
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wished me a bright and successful career ahead.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Anant said that he was feeling sleepy.
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, "I will see you now".
Q20mediummcqEnglishUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Which of the following sentences has a direct narration?
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“Has he come to office today?” You asked me
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The swallow asked the skylark, “Will we be able to shift the eggs from this tree by tomorrow?”
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
My mother said to my sister, “Did you receive a mail from your teacher?”
Q24easymcqEnglish 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."
Q25mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q26mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
She responds, "I don't eat meat at all."
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
'Do you have anything to say on behalf of the accused?' said the judge finally.
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Anil says, "I am glad to be here this morning"
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Mother said to you, "When will you start from Pune?"
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Nidhi said to me, "What are you cooking?"
Q31mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The coach said, "Don't move, boys."
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Sita said to her mother, "Do you always get up early?"
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.The professor said to the students, 'Do not make a noise.'
Q34mediummcqEnglishCompetitive 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."
Q35mediummcqEnglish 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'.
Q36mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q37mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Bhavin said, 'I will take you now.'
Q38mediummcqEnglish 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."
Q39mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q40easymcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Anita said, "I am happy."
Q41mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rekha asked me what I was doing.
Q42mediummcqEnglish 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."
Q43mediummcqEnglish 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.
Q44mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech:
He said to me, "When will you come back?"
Q45mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam 20262026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher said that plants have life in them.
Q46mediummcqEnglish 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."
Q47mediummcqEnglish Language@NUM: 77Competitive Exam2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.He said, "I can speak three languages fluently."
Q48mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Test2026
Direction: Select the correct direct narration of the given sentence.
Prem said that he had been listening to music for an hour.
Q49mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Specialist2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher asked if everyone was present in the class that day.
Q50mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Specialist2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Vandana said to me, "I don't want to buy the same dress as yours."
Q51mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2026
"Call the first witness,” said the judge,
Convert to reported speech.
Q52mediummcqEnglishSSC Staff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The gardener said, "These roses will bloom early."
Q53mediummcqEnglish — IIUPTET Paper 2 Social Science2016
Point out the correct direct speech for the following sentence:
"I asked why he was looking through the keyhole."

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