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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. says, “I go for a walk every morning.” 1
TopicDirect and Indirect Speech
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The sentence remains in the present tense as "says" is a reporting verb in the present. "He goes" is the correct sequence of tense.
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Final Answer: Option A — He says that he goes for a walk every morning.
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