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8. Conversion of Indirect into Direct Speech
Read the following example:
Indirect : The captain applauded his friends saying that they had performed well.
Direct : The captain said, “Bravo! You have performed well, my friends.”
A. Change the following sentences into indirect speech.
1. Radhika said, “I have got a mail.”
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2. Shubhra said, “I am going to office.”
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3. Pooja says, “My father is an engineer.”
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4. Monika said to me, “You are my best friend and guide.”
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5. Gaurav said to me, “I never understand this topic.”
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6. My aunt said to me, “I will come on Sunday.”
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7. She said, “My parents are thinking of buying a new house.”
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8. The carpenter said, “I have repaired the window.”
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B. Change the following wishes into indirect speech.
1. Yashika said to her cousin, “I wish you every success in life!”
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2. My grandma said to me, “May God bless you.”
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3. He said, “If only I were rich, I could have bought what I desire.”
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4. His mother said to him, “May you live long.”
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