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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"What time does the flight arrive?" she asked the receptionist.

A) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.	B) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrive.
C) She asked the receptionist when does the flight arrive.	D) She asked the receptionist what was going to be the time for the flights arrival.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She asked the receptionist what time the flight arrived.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The driver said, "I have been waiting here at the airport since two hours for my master."

A) The driver said that he had been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master.	B) The driver said that he had been waiting here at the airport since two hours for his master.
C) The driver said that he has been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master.	D) The driver said that he has been waiting here at the airport since two hours for his master.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The driver said that he had been waiting there at the airport since two hours for his master.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My mother said, "We went to a market that is five kilometers from here."

A) My mother said that they had gone to a market that was five kilometers from here.	B) My mother said that they have gone to a market that was five kilometers from there.
C) My mother said that they had gone to a market that was five kilometers from there.	D) My mother said that they have gone to a market that was five kilometers from here.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My mother said that they had gone to a market that was five kilometers from there.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Madhu lived in Mumbai (A)/ since 1970 to 1985, (B)/ but is now living in Chennai. (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A	B) B
C) C	D) D

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said,"She had been weeping for an hour."

A) He says that she was weeping for an hour.	B) He said that she was weeping for an hour.
C) He said that she has been weeping for an hour.	D) He said that she had been weeping for an hour.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) He said that she had been weeping for an hour.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

A) avoid risky ventures if you want to be successful in life	B) don't risk everything on the success of one venture
C) one should try multiple things, at least one will succeed	D) those who are blessed with more children are happier

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) don't risk everything on the success of one venture

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He told Pawan that they should have tried harder.

A) He said to Pawan,"We should have tried harder."	B) He said,"Pawan you should have tried harder."
C) He said,"Pawan, Don't you think we should have tried harder."	D) He said,"Pawan, we had tried harder."

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said to Pawan,"We should have tried harder."

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
Rahul went out without (saying) good bye.

A) say even	B) even said
C) say	D) no improvement

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