The English section of NDA and CDS 2 2025 exams tests not just vocabulary and comprehension, but also how well a candidate understands the rules and structure of formal grammar. One such essential grammar topic is Direct and Indirect Speech—a consistent feature in both exams, especially in sentence transformation and grammar-based MCQs.
In the Direct-Indirect Speech MCQ Live Class 1, candidates practiced multiple choice questions based on conversion rules—transforming direct sentences (spoken exactly) into indirect speech (reported form). These questions evaluated the aspirants’ ability to apply rules relating to tense, pronoun shift, reporting verbs, word order, and sentence type (assertive, imperative, interrogative).
Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has 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) Leela said, “Mahesh, you must be silent.”
A. Leela ordered Mahesh to be silent.
B. Leela told Mahesh to be silent.
C. Leela asked Mahesh to be silent.
D. Leela requested Mahesh to be silent.
Ans. (A)
Q) She requested Manohar to bring her that pen.
A. She said, “Manohar, bring me that pen.”
B. She said, “Manohar, please bring me that pen.”
C. She said, “Manohar, can you bring me that pen.”
D. She said, “Manohar, please can you bring me that pen.”
Ans. (B)
Q) The captain commanded the soldiers to march on till it was dark.
A. The captain said that, “Soldiers, march on till it is dark.”
B. The captain said, “Soldiers, march on till it is dark.”
C. The captain said, “Soldiers, please march on till it is dark.”
D. The captain said, “Soldiers, march on till it was dark.”
Ans. (B)
Q) Shakshi said that she had completed her work.
A. Shakshi said, “I will complete my work.”
B. Shakshi said, “I will have completed my work.”
C. Shakshi said, “I have completed my work.”
D. Shakshi said, “I have my work completed.”
Ans. (C)
Q) They said, “We won the match.”
A. They said that they have won the match.
B. They said that they had won the match.
C. They said that they won the match.
D. They said that they will have won the match.
Ans. (B)
For more questions, check out NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Live – Direct Indirect Speech – MCQ Class 1
Why Direct-Indirect Speech Is Important
The topic is rooted in effective communication and formal reporting, both of which are key skills for future defence officers. In the exams, this topic assesses:
- ✅ Understanding of tense transformation rules
- ✅ Correct usage of reporting verbs based on sentence type
- ✅ Grammatical changes in pronouns, modals, and time expressions
- ✅ Sentence structure awareness for commands, questions, and statements
Key Focus Areas in the Live MCQ Class
During the session, candidates were trained to apply knowledge in:
- 🔁 Tense Backshifting: Present → Past, Past → Past Perfect, etc.
- 🔤 Pronoun Changes: First-person to third-person adjustments based on the subject
- 🗣️ Reporting Verbs: Using “said,” “asked,” “requested,” “told,” “ordered,” etc., as per sentence type
- 🕒 Time and Place Adjustments: now → then, today → that day, here → there, etc.
- ❓ Changing Sentence Structure: Questions lose their interrogative form in reported speech
Class Tips for Mastering Reported Speech
- Master the Tense Table: Know how each tense changes when reporting
- Categorize Sentences: Assertive, Interrogative, Imperative — each has unique conversion rules
- Underline all references: Pronouns, time indicators, and modal verbs before converting
- Practice 10–15 MCQs daily: Repetition helps internalize the rules
- Use logic + grammar: Eliminate choices that retain question marks, wrong modals, or unchanged tenses
Conclusion
The Direct-Indirect Speech MCQ Live Class 1 helped NDA & CDS 2 2025 aspirants understand how to accurately and quickly apply reported speech rules in exam scenarios. Through hands-on MCQ solving and logical rule-based discussion, candidates improved their ability to recognize and correct sentence structure, grammar usage, and formal reporting forms — a crucial skill both for the written exam and beyond.
This topic remains highly scoring, and with consistent practice, aspirants can convert it into one of their strongest grammar areas.
