Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct or indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in indirect or direct speech.
The professor said to the students 'Do not make a noise'.
(1) The professor forbade the students from making a noise.
(2) The professor told the student not to make a noise.
(3) The professor forbade the students saying they should not be making a noise.
(4) The professor tells the students not to make a noise.
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
When changing direct speech to indirect speech, it's important to consider the changes to be made while converting the sentence into indirect speech.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
- The reporting verb "said" is changed to "forbade" in the indirect speech to emphasise the imperative nature of the sentence.
- The imperative verb "do not make" is changed to "making".
- There would be no change in the pronoun.
Therefore, the right answer is: "The professor forbade the students from making a noise."
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