The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
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 artist said, "I was painting a picture here at the bank of this river."
A) The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of that river.
B) The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of this river.
C) The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
D) The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of this river.
A) The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of that river.
B) The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of this river.
C) The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
D) The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of this river.
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: C) The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
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.
‘Do you have anything to say on behalf of the accused?' said the judge finally.
A) The judge finally asked that if he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
B) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
C) The judge finally asked that if he has anything to say on behalf of the accused.
D) The judge finally asked that if he has had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
A) The judge finally asked that if he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
B) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
C) The judge finally asked that if he has anything to say on behalf of the accused.
D) The judge finally asked that if he has had anything to say on behalf of the accused.
Answer & ExplanationAnswer: B) The judge finally ask that whether he had anything to say on behalf of the accused.