REPORTED SPEECH

Read the following conversation and complete the passages given below:
1. Husband : Doctor, what will the total expenses be in the end?
Doctor : You will have to pay only six lakhs and you will have a healthy
and happy life.
Husband : Any concession?
Doctor : Not a penny?
Husband : Then forget it. I will buy another wife in six lakhs.

The husband of a patient asked the doctor (a)___________. The doctor replied that he
would have to pay only six lakhs and added that (b)__________. The husband asked
(c)________. When the doctor refused to leave even a penny then the husband asked the
doctor to forget the money. He added that (d)__________.

2. ​Master : Out of the thousand I owe you, I deducted 500 for not being on
duty for a week and another 500 for not doing your duty well.
Servant : Give me my one thousand then?
Master : I deducted 800 more for breaking my crockery and after then
you are left with just two hundred.
Servant : Accept that as a small tip from me and find out a new servant
just now.

The master told the servant that out of the two thousand he owes him, he (a)_____. The
servant asked the master (b)_________. The master continued that (c)_______. The
servant asked the master to accept that amount as a small tip (d)_______.

3. Reporter : Sorry to learn the break-up of your engagement. I think

marriage and sports can’t go together.
Sania : What can’t be cured must be endured.
Reporter : Of late you are doing not so well. Your ranking has gone down
to 90s.
Sania : I am preparing myself for reorientation and very soon you will
find me in the first fifty.

The reporter felt sorry for the breakup of Sania’s engagement and opined that (a)______.
Consoling herself Sania told the reporter hat (b)_______. The reporter told Sania that of
late she was doing not so well and reminded her that (c)______. Sania assured the
reporter that (d)_____.

4. Reporter : At last, you have decided to go to Kerala. Congratulations you

are going to God’s own country.
Mohan : They say Kerala is one of the most beautiful places in India.

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 People like its beaches, backwaters and canals.
Ram : Every inch of Kerala is lush green. Kerala has everything that
soothes one’s eyes.
Mohan : Hope you enjoy your holidays in Kerala and feel the difference
when you come back to Delhi.

Congratulating Mohan that at last he had decided to go to Kerala, Ram added (a)______.
Mohan replied that it is said that Kerala is one of the most beautiful places in India and
added that (b)___. Ram told Mohan that every inch of Kerala is lush green and added
that (c)_____. Mohan hoped that Ram would enjoy his holidays in Kerala and (d)______.

5. Policeman : You have crossed the red light. Don’t you know it is a crime?
You will be booked and the court will decide your punishment.
Driver : (brandishing a hundred rupee note) I believe in peaceful o-
existence. Can’t we settle the issue between ourselves?
Policeman : What do you think of a Delhi policeman? You value his worth
only a hundred rupees. Nothing less than five hundred.
Driver : Have two hundred or give me a receipt. I will go to the court
and face the punishment.

The policeman told the driver that he had crossed the red light and asked (a)________.
Brandishing a hundred note the driver told the policeman (b)______. The policeman
asked the driver what he thought of a Delhi policeman. He further added that (c)____.
The driver asked the policemen to have two hundred and give him a receipt. He further
added that (d)____________.

6. Reporter : Congratulation Sachin! You have now another world record to

your credit.
Sachin : God is great. I only enjoy my cricket.
Reporter : After 200 not out in an ODI, what next? Can we hope for 400
plus innings in a test match?
Sachin : The love of my countrymen is my greatest strength. I hope I
will not disappoint them.

A press reporter congratulates Sachin and tells him tha (a)________. Sachin thanked
God’s greatness and added that (b)________. The reporter asks Sachin what they should
expect next from him after his scoring 200 not out in an ODI and further asked (c)_____.
Sachin replied that the love of his countrymen is his strength and hoped that (d)_______.

7. Doctor : Stop taking junk food, oils, sweets, alcohol, salt and you will
live a longer life.
Patient : What if I take all of them regularly?
Doctor : You will die after a year.
Patient : Doctor, I’ll take them and live at least for a year.

The doctor asked the patient (a)_______. The patient asked the doctor (b)_______. The
doctor replied that (c)______. The patient told the doctor that (d)_______.

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 8. Reporter : You and Sachin are ageless wonders. Both of you defy age and
your critics.
Amitabh : Sachin is the God of Cricket. I just try to live and enjoy my
roles.
Reporter : That’s your modesty. Three great films in a row-‘Paa’, “Rann’
and ‘Teen Patti’. You seem to have re-identified yourself.
Amitabh : I believe in working hard and leave everything on the audience.
They are the best judges of my worth.

The reporter called Amitabh and Sachin ageless wonders and added that (a)_______.
Amitabh called Sachin the God of Cricket and added that (b)_____. The reporter called it
Amitabh’s modesty. He recounted his three films ‘Paa’, “Rann’ and Teen Patti’ coming
in a row. He added that (c)_______. Amitabh replied that he believes in working hard
and leaves everything on the audience. He added that (d)__________.

9. Man : Don’t hand over me to the police. I was not born as a thief but
circumstances forced me to become one. I was left an orphan
when I was only four years old.
Priest : Will you promise not to steal again?

The man requested the priest (a)______to the police. He added that he was not born as a
thief but circumstances (b)_______. He further said that (c)______only four years old.
The priest asked him (d)________.

10. Ram : Shyam, when did the guests leave your house?
Shyam : Most of the guests left in the afternoon.
Ram : Are some of them still staying with you?
Shyam : Yes. They will leave in a day or two.

Raman asked Shyam (a)____. Shyam replied (b)__________. Then Ram enquired
(c)_____. Shyam replied in affirmative. He further told Raman that (d)________.

11. Father : Why are you so tense?

Son : I have an examination tomorrow.
Father : Are you not prepared for it?
Son : I am fully prepared but I am getting a little bit nervous.

Father asked his son (a)_______. The son replied that (b)________. His father enquired
(c)______. The son told him that he was fully prepared but (d)__________a little nervous.

12. Principal : Why are you seeking admission to this school?

Arpita : You school has talented teachers.
Principal : To which stream do you wish to take admission?
Arpita : I wish to take admission to the science stream.

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The Principal asked Arpita (a)__________. Arpita replied that (b)_______. The principal
then wanted o know (c)_________. Arpita told him that (d)_________to the science
stream.

13. Sumit : Amit, where did you buy this practical file from? Can you buy
one for me?
Amit : Sumit, do you want exactly the same?
Sumit : Yes.
Amit : O.K. I will buy one for you today.

Sumit asked Amit (a)___________. He further asked him (b)_______. Amit enquired
(c)_____. His friend replied in affirmative. Then Amit assured him that (d)___________.

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14. U : I have problem with my homework. Will you please help me?
Pulkit : Yes, but what is the problem?

Umang told her brother that (a)____with her homework. Requesting him she asked him
(b)_____help her. Pulkit replied (c)_______he would but wanted to know (d)_______.

15. Rekha : Anita’s mother is seriously ill and is in the hospital.

Dolly : What has happened to her?
Rekha : She complained of chest pain yesterday.
Dolly : I will go to see her tomorrow.

Rekha told Dolly that (a)______and was in the hospital. Dolly asked (b)_____.Rekha told
her that (c)_______.Dolly felt much concerned and said that she would (d)__________.

16. Sanjeev : Where are you coming from?

Deepak : I am coming from the market.
Sanjeev : What have you brought from there?
Deepak : A few items of stationery.

On way to his office Sanjeev saw Deepak coming. He asked him (a)________. Deepak
replied that (b)_______. Sanjeev inquired (c)_______. Deepak replied that he had
brought a few items of stationery.

17. Marie : Did you see my new umbrella? Isn’t it fine?

Tony : Yes, it is! Did you buy it from the mall?
Marie : No, your father has brought it for me.
Marie asked her son Tony (a)____and she wanted to know (b)___. Tony agreed and
asked his mother (c)_____. His mother replied in the negative and added that (d)______.

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