Directions: In questions given below, a sentence has been given in indirect/ direct form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect form.
11. "I did not go to school yesterday", she said to her mother.
a. She admitted not going to school to her mother yesterday.
b. To her mother she was admitted that she was not in school the previous day.
c. She admitted to her mother that she had not gone to the school the previous day.
d. She said to her mother that I did not go to school the previous day.
Answer: c. She admitted to her mother that she had not gone to the school the previous day.
12. "There are interviews going on", the clerk said to me.
a. The clerk told that there are interviews going on
b. The clerk told me that there were interviews going on
c. The clerk told that there are interviews going on
d. The clerk told that there have been interviews, going on
Answer: b. The clerk told me that there were interviews going on
13. The teacher said to me, "Practice Geometry"
a. The teacher ordered me to practice geometry.
b. The teacher asked me to practice geometry.
c. The teacher wanted me to practice geometry.
d. The teacher said that I should practice geometry.
Answer: b. The teacher asked me to practice geometry.
14. The daughter said, "Where is my mother?"
a. The daughter asked where her mother had gone
b. The daughter enquired where he mother was.
c. The daughter asked where is my mother.
d. The daughter said where her mother is.
Answer: b. The daughter enquired where he mother was.
15. The boss said to his team, "Investigate the matter, now."
a. The boss said to his team that they should investigate the matter now.
b. The boss ordered his team to investigate the matter then.
c. The boss ordered his team to investigate the matter on that day
d. The boss ordered his team to look into the matter.
Answer: b. The boss ordered his team to investigate the matter then.
