The Reported Speech topic is a crucial part of the English section in the CDS 1 2025 exam, testing candidates’ grammar proficiency and sentence transformation skills. To solve these questions accurately, candidates must have a thorough understanding of the rules for changing sentences from direct to indirect (reported) speech and vice versa. Mastering this topic is essential for scoring well in the exam, as questions on reported speech frequently appear in CDS English papers.
Directions: The following questions have been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct speech.
Q) She asked me, “How is your father?”
(a) She asked me how was my father
(b) She asked him how my father is
(c) She asked how father was
(d) She asked me how my father was
Ans. (d)
Q) Rakesh said to his boss, “Please allow me to do the presentation.”
(a) Rakesh requested his boss to allow him to do the presentation.
(b) Rakesh requested his boss to please allow him to do the presentation.
(c) Rakesh requested his boss to let him to do the presentation.
(d) Rakesh said to his boss to please allow him to do the presentation.
Ans. (a)
Q) The boss said to his secretary, “Did you discuss this matter with the manager?”
(a)The boss asked his secretary whether he discussed that matter with the manager.
(b)The boss asked his secretary if you have discussed that matter with the manager.
(c)The boss asked his secretary if he had discussed that matter with the manager.
(d)The boss asked his secretary whether he has discussed that matter with the manager.
Ans. (c)
Q) Kannan said to Subha, “I’II return the book after I have read it”.
(a) Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he has read it.
(b) Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he has read it.
(c) Kannan told Subha that he will return the book after he read it.
(d) Kannan told Subha that he would return the book after he had read it.
Ans. (d)
Q) Mohan’s father asked him, “Have you passed the examination?”
(a) Mohan’s father asked him whether he had passed the examination.
(b) Mohan was asked by his father about passing the examination.
(c) His father asked Mohan had he passed the examination.
(d) Mohan’s father asked did he pass the examination.
Ans. (a)
For more questions, check out CDS 1 2025 Exam English Live – Reported Speech MCQ – Class 2
Key Concepts in Reported Speech for CDS 1 2025
1️⃣ Direct and Indirect Speech Transformation:
In direct speech, the speaker’s exact words are quoted, while in indirect speech, the words are paraphrased with necessary grammatical changes.
- Direct Speech: She said, “I am going to the park.”
- Indirect Speech: She said that she was going to the park.
2️⃣ Tense Changes:
When converting direct speech into indirect speech, the tenses are usually shifted back in time.
- Direct: He said, “I am reading a book.”
- Indirect: He said that he was reading a book.
- Direct: She said, “I will call you tomorrow.”
- Indirect: She said that she would call me the next day.
3️⃣ Pronoun Changes:
Pronouns must be adjusted to reflect the perspective of the reporter.
- Direct: He said, “I love this song.”
- Indirect: He said that he loved that song.
- Direct: She said, “We are going home.”
- Indirect: She said that they were going home.
4️⃣ Time and Place Modifiers:
Time and place expressions often change in reported speech.
- Direct: She said, “I will meet you tomorrow.”
- Indirect: She said that she would meet me the next day.
- Direct: He said, “I was here yesterday.”
- Indirect: He said that he had been there the day before.
5️⃣ Reporting Verbs and Sentence Types:
Different types of sentences use specific reporting verbs in indirect speech.
- Statements: Use verbs like said, told, mentioned, stated.
- Questions: Use asked, inquired, wondered.
- Commands and Requests: Use ordered, requested, advised.
- Exclamations: Use exclaimed, shouted, etc.
Preparation Strategies for Reported Speech in CDS 1 2025
✅ Master the Transformation Rules:
Memorize the rules for converting direct to indirect speech. Pay attention to changes in tenses, pronouns, and time expressions.
✅ Practice with Previous Year Papers:
Solve CDS previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level of reported speech questions.
✅ Strengthen Grammar Basics:
Brush up on tenses, pronouns, and sentence types, as they form the foundation for reported speech transformation.
✅ Use Grammar Books and Exercises:
Practice with standard grammar books that provide comprehensive exercises on reported speech transformations.
✅ Attempt Mock Tests:
Take timed mock tests to enhance your accuracy and speed in solving reported speech questions under exam conditions.
Reported Speech MCQ Class 2 – Enhancing Exam Readiness
In the Reported Speech MCQ Class 2, I conducted an MCQ session where candidates practiced important and exam-relevant questions for the CDS 1 2025 exam. This session helped candidates to:
🔹 Strengthen their grasp of reported speech rules through practical application.
🔹 Enhance their accuracy and speed in identifying and solving reported speech questions.
🔹 Gain confidence by tackling exam-level MCQs.
🔹 Learn shortcuts and tips to transform direct speech into indirect speech efficiently.
The interactive and practice-focused approach of the session ensured that candidates became well-prepared and confident in solving reported speech questions for the CDS 1 2025 exam.
Conclusion
The Reported Speech topic is a high-scoring section in the CDS 1 2025 English paper. With thorough practice, conceptual clarity, and effective exam strategies, candidates can solve these questions with accuracy and confidence.
