Verbal Ability - Change of Speech - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Change of Speech - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve
In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
12.
The little girl said to her mother, "Did the sun rise in the East?"
Discussion:
29 comments Page 3 of 3.
Rahul Raj said:
8 years ago
It is the universal truth so there will no change in the verb of progressive speech.
It will as it is in question.
It will as it is in question.
Uma said:
8 years ago
There will be no change in case of universal truths, hence" the little girl asked her mother if the sun rises in the east" is correct.
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Niveditha K M said:
8 years ago
No, I disagree with the given answer as the sentence is in Simple past tense and when it is reported it has to be changed to Past perfect tense, therefore, the correct answer is 'The little girl asked her mother if the sun had risen in the East'.
(2)
Tapasya said:
7 years ago
Yes, I agree @Niveditha.
Soma kundu said:
5 years ago
Universal truth cannot be in a past tense. So, the answer is incorrect.
(1)
Yuvethieka Sri G V said:
4 years ago
The answer is correct for the given options.
The universal truth rule will be applicable if the speech is a statement. As the little girl is questioning, we have to use "asked". There are only two options out of which B is correct. If had risen is given as an option there, that might be considered.
The universal truth rule will be applicable if the speech is a statement. As the little girl is questioning, we have to use "asked". There are only two options out of which B is correct. If had risen is given as an option there, that might be considered.
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Prodip said:
4 years ago
Please explain about it.
Kashif Rahman said:
2 years ago
I think the answer is incorrect. The answer would be "The little girl asked her mother if the sun rise in the East. " the reported statement is a universal truth.
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Rutuja Athane said:
9 months ago
The correct indirect speech is "The little girl asked her mother if the sun rises in the East".
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