Change of Speech - Verbal Ability Questions and Answers Part 6

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.

26. I said to Kirti' "May you succeed."

a. I wished that Kirti might succeed.
b. I wished that Kirti should succeed.
c. I wished that Kirti may succeed.
d. I wished Kirti to succeed.

Answer: a. I wished that Kirti might succeed.


27. "What do you see on the other side?" the doctor asked the patient

a. The doctor asked the patient what did he see on the other side?
b. The doctor asked the patient whether he can see through.
c. The doctor asked the patient if he was able to see on the other side.
d. The doctor asked the patient whether he was seen on the other side.

Answer: a. The doctor asked the patient what did he see on the other side?