Direction for:-In the following section the sentences have been given in Direct or Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the most appropriate sentence that best suits the given sentence in Indirect or Direct speech.
The CEO said, “It’s time we begin planning our work.”
The CEO said that it was time we had begun planning our work.
Incorrect AnswerThe CEO said that it was time they had begun planning their work
Incorrect AnswerThe CEO said that it was time they began planning their work.
Correct AnswerThe CEO said that it was time they began planning his work.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The CEO said, “It’s time we begin planning our work.”
- This is a direct speech indicating the need to start planning.
- Option 1: The CEO said that it was time we had begun planning our work.
- This implies the planning should have started earlier, which changes the meaning.
- Option 2: The CEO said that it was time they had begun planning their work.
- Similar to Option 1, it suggests a missed deadline rather than a current action.
- Option 3: The CEO said that it was time they began planning their work.
- This correctly conveys the intention of starting planning now in indirect speech.
- Option 4: The CEO said that it was time they began planning his work.
- This sentence implies they are planning work specifically for someone else, changing the meaning.
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By: Brijesh Kumar