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“Do you want some more ice cream or a slice of cake?” asked my aunt.

(Begin: My aunt asked.....)

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My aunt asked me whether I wanted some more ice cream or a slice of cake.

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2022-2023 (March) Sample

संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Jatin: Will you come with me to watch a movie tonight?
David: I would have, but I need to finish my English homework.
Jatin: Then I shall ask Ravi.

Jatin asked David if he would (a) ___________________. David replied that he would have but (b) ___________________. Jatin then said (c) ___________________.


Anup : Where can we meet tomorrow?

Atul : I may not be able to meet you tomorrow.

Anup : Are you going to be busy?

Atul : Yes, I will be travelling tomorrow.

Anup asked Atul (a) _________. Atul replied (b) _________. Anup asked if he was going to be busy. Atul said that he was as (c) _________.


Read the conversation given below and complete the paragraph that follows:
 

Jatin    :  Could you lend me your book, David?
David  : I would have but I need to finish my revision for class test tomorrow.
Jatin    : Give me your notes then.

 
Jatin asked David if he could (a) ........................ . David replied that he would have but he needed to (b) ........................ . Jatin then asked (c) ........................ .


Read the conversation given below and complete the paragraph that follows:
Sukrit   : When will you go to the market, mother?
Mother : In the evening. What do you want from the market?

Sukrit asked his mother when (a) ______. Mother replied that she (b) ______ and asked (c) ______.


Read the conversation given below and complete the paragraph that follows:'

Ram  : Can I help you ?

Sita    : I want a book on organic chemistry.

Ram  : We have so many written by different authors.

Ram asked Sita (a) ...................... . She replied (b) ...................... . Ram said that (c) ...........


Do as directed:

"Why are you crying?" said the woman to a little boy.
"I want a balloon," he said.
(Change it into Indirect Speech.)


Do as directed:
Change the following into indirect speech:
Mother said, “Sunita, what did you buy from the market?” She said, “I bought a dictionary.”


(iii) whispered to him hesitantly, "Could you stay here for a day?"
Gandhiji said, "It is very difficult."
(Change it into indirect speech.)    (2) 


Change the following sentence in Indirect narration.
Robert said to Joan, “Have you ever seen English soldiers fighting ?’’


Do as directed :

Radha said to the teacher, “I feel very happy to help my mother at home.”
(Change it into indirect speech.)


Here is an excerpt from an article from the Times of India dated 27 August 2006. Rewrite it, changing the sentences in direct speech into reported speech. Leave the other sentences unchanged.

“Why do you want to know my age? If people know I am so old, I won’t get work!” laughs 90-year-old A. K. Hangal, one of Hindi cinema’s most famous character actors. For his age, he is rather energetic. “What’s the secret?” we ask. “My intake of everything is in small quantities. And I walk a lot,” he replies. “I joined the industry when people retire. I was in my 40s. So I don’t miss being called a star. I am still respected and given work, when actors of my age are living in poverty and without work. I don’t have any complaints,” he says, adding, “but yes, I have always been underpaid.” Recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Hangal never hankered after money or materialistic gains. “No doubt I am content today, but money is important. I was a fool not to understand the value of money earlier,” he regrets.


"Why did you throw it away?" said the father to his son.
"I didn't like it," said the son.
[Change it into Indirect Speech.]


Change the following sentences in indirect narration: 
He asked, “Can you cook?” 


Do as directed :

Ramesh said, "I can write an essay on national pride."
(Change it into indirect speech.)


Write the following sentence in reported indirect speech:

He said, “If you find my answers satisfactory, will you give me five rupees?”


Read the following sentence given in indirect speech and convert them into direct speech.

Shirish said that he would not be able to solve the problem.


Read the following sentence given in indirect speech and convert them into direct speech.

Lata told me to give her a glass of water.


Read the following sentence given in indirect speech and convert them into direct speech.

Ananya exclaimed with joy that she had received the Ph.D. degree.


Rewrite the following in indirect narration.

He said, ‘‘What kind of music do you like?’’


Rewrite the following in indirect narration.

“I’m so sorry, Dr. Einstein”, she said.


Rewrite in Indirect speech.

“Please”, she begged him, “Please come”.


Rewrite in Indirect speech.

He said, “What shall we do, Ustad Sahib?”


Change into indirect speech.

“Do you like your school?” asked the boy.
“Don’t go to school; I’m a businessman- girl, I mean”, answered Jo.


Change into indirect speech.

“I’m not afraid of anything, “returned Jo, with a toss of the head.
“I don’t believe you are!” exclaimed the boy.


Change into Indirect speech:

“Meena, it’s a beautiful day,” I said


Change into Indirect speech:

“Hey! I am really excited. It’s nice to meet old friends. What are you doing here ?” said Meena.


Rewrite the following in Indirect speech. Do it in your notebook.

“Yes, certainly,” his wife said, “Bholi will be lucky to get such a well-to-do bridgeroom.”


Rewrite in Indirect narration:

“Now young man,” he said, “We’re ready to listen to Bach.”


Change the following sentences into indirect speech:

Robert asked, “Joan. how old are you?” “I am 13 years old,” she replied.


Change the following sentence in Indirect narration. 

He asked me, "Is the world so poor that it cannot give me a toy and a book, instead of forcing me to take a gun or a tool?"


Read the conversation between a doctor and his patient. Complete the sentence by reporting the patient’s reply correctly.

Doctor: Do you feel down from time-to-time Mr. Gopalan?
Patient: Yes, I do not stay in a good mood. 

The doctor, while trying to figure out his patient’s ailment, asked about his well-being, to which, the patient affirmed ______. 


Sunil shared some information, with Tariq, about a holiday at sea. Report Tariq’s question.

Did you enjoy travelling by sea?


Complete the narration of the dialogue between Latha and her father.

Father: Why ask so many questions, Latha?
Latha: I believe that if you don’t know the answer, keep asking till you do!

Father asked Latha the reason for the many questions she was asking. Latha exclaimed good-humouredly that in event of not knowing the answer one should ______.


Read the following conversation and complete the passage that follows:

Neha: I'm really looking forward to the class picnic tomorrow.

Nanita: Yes, after a long time we will be meeting our friends and teachers.

Neha told Namita (1) ______ looking forward to the class picnic ______, Namita agreed that after a long time. (2) ______ friends and teachers.


Ritu met Anita and saw her crying. Report Ritu's question.

Ritu: "Anita, what is the matter?"


Report the dialogue between the shopkeeper and customer, by completing the sentence:

Customer:  Do you sell battery operated toys
for children?
Shopkeeper:  Yes, we have a wide range of toys.

The customer asked the shopkeeper if he sold battery operated toys for children. In response, the shopkeeper replied ______.


Read the conversation between a tourist and a guide. Complete the sentence by reporting the reply correctly:

Tourist: Where is the exhibit section of the fort?
Guide: In the far corner, on the second floor.

The tourist asked the guide where the exhibit section of the fort was to which the guide replied ______.


Report the dialogue between Lata and Usha, by completing the sentence:

Lata:

What activity did you enjoy the
most in the summer camp?

Usha:  I enjoyed the art and craft class.

Lata asked Usha what activity did she enjoy the most in the summer camp. Usha replied that she ______.


Read the conversation between a policeman and a driver. Complete the sentence by reporting the driver's reply correctly.

Policeman: Why did you park your car here?
Don't you see a 'no parking area'.
Driver: Sorry Sir! The engine broke down.

The policeman asked the driver why he had parked the car there and if he didn't see it was a 'no parking area'. The driver felt sorry and explained ______.


Kabir shared some information with Sahil about his travel plans. Report Kabir's plans.

I will go to Tripura tomorrow.


Report the dialogue between the receptionist and - the customer by completing the sentence:

Receptionist: When would you like to check into the hotel?
Customer: I will send you an email and give the details.

In response to the question regarding when he would like to move in, customer replied ______.


Samiksha shared some information with Sameer regarding the annual blood donation camp. Report Sameer's question:

How did you feel when you were donating blood?


Report the dialogue between father and son by completing the sentence.

Father:  Which project did you enjoy
working on the most?
Son:  The one in which I had to
build a remote control car.

In response to the question about his favourite project, the son said that ______.


Avneesh said, "Sanchit, what are you doing in the garden at this time?"

(Identify and rewrite the correct 'indirect narration' from the following options.)


Report the following dialogue between a food delivery executive and a customer, by completing the sentence.

Food delivery executive: Could you give me a 5 star rating?
Customer: I can only tell after I finish eating the food.

The food delivery executive asked the customer if he/she could give him a 5 star rating. The customer replied by saying that ______.


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