CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
316
You visited us 316 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

State whether true or false.

"Will you visit me soon?" Jenna asked her neighbour.
The above sentence is in reported speech.

A
True
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
False
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B False

The two ways of relating what a person has said are 1)direct and 2)indirect (reported speech).In direct speech, the original speaker's exact words are repeated. In indirect/reported speech, the exact meaning is expressed but not necessarily using the original speaker's exact words. Pronouns and possessive adjectives usually change from first or second person to the third person except when the speaker is reporting his own words. Sometimes a noun can be inserted to avoid doubt.

When we turn direct questions and exclamations into indirect speech, they are converted to affirmative statement .( ? and ! is not used).

Option B is correct as the given sentence is in the direct speech( it is reported using inverted commas and the original words of the speaker are repeated as it is)

The correct answer is B)False

The other option is wrong as the given sentence is not in indirect speech.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Measures to Improve Communication
BUSINESS STUDIES
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon