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 children said, “We will build a sand-castle ourselves.”
The children said that we would build a sand-castle ourselves.
Incorrect AnswerThe children said that they would build a sand-castle themselves.
Correct AnswerThe children said that they will build a sand-castle ourselves.
Incorrect AnswerThe children said that we will build a sand-castle themselves.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The original sentence is in direct speech: “We will build a sand-castle ourselves.”
- Let's break down the options:
- Option 1: "The children said that we would build a sand-castle ourselves."
- Uses "we," which is incorrect; should match the pronoun "they."
- Option 2: "The children said that they would build a sand-castle themselves."
- Converts "will" to "would" correctly.
- Changes "we" to "they," matching indirect speech rules.
- Option 3: "The children said that they will build a sand-castle ourselves."
- Uses "will" instead of "would" and "ourselves" instead of "themselves."
- Option 4: "The children said that we will build a sand-castle themselves."
- Uses "we" incorrectly; should be "they," and mixes pronouns.
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By: Brijesh Kumar