Indirect Speech - Change in Modals


 
 
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Indirect Speech - Change in Modals

Change in Modals

The auxiliary verbs such as had, should , would, could, might, must and ought do not change in the reported speech:

  • "The police could not prove that the man had been murdered", said Raveena, (Direct Speech)
  • Raveena said the police could not prove that the man had been murdered. (Indirect Speech)
  • Harish said, "I would like to help." (Direct Speech)
  • Harish said that he would like to help. (Indirect Speech)
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    Question : 1

    Change the following sentence into Indirect speech .

    He said , "I will take a bus to your house."

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Change the following sentence into Indirect speech .

    1. Mania said, "I may go to the party now."

    2. You asked, " May I use the bathroom?"

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Change the following sentence into Indirect speech .

    1. The woman asked me, “Can I help you?”

    2. The man said to him, “You must read the instructions carefully.”

    Right Option : D
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