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Q · Direct and Indirect SpeechEasy · 45s
Directions: In the following questions, a sentence in direct or indirect speech is provided. Identify the correct indirect or direct sentence from the given options. The principal said, “why didn’t you attend the flag hosting ceremony, Anuj. 12
TopicDirect and Indirect Speech
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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"Didn’t attend" changes to "hadn't attended," and "asked to" is incorrect; "asked" is used directly.
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Final Answer: Option B - The principal asked to Anuj why he hadn’t attended the flag hosting ceremony.
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