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Aptitude Test Topic: Sentence Correction

This question presents a sentence, part of which or all of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part.

Directions

This question presents a sentence, part of which or all of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

This question tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is, pay attention to grammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that produces the most effective sentence; this answer should be clear and exact, without awkwardness, ambiguity, redundancy, or grammatical error.

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Sentence Correction: Direct and Indirect Speech Practice MCQ

Question Statement:

He said, “I clean my teeth twice a day.”

He said that he cleaned his teeth twice a day.

He said that he cleans his teeth twice a day.

He said that he was to clean his teeth twice a day.

He said he cleans his teeth twice a day.

Explanation:

Correct Answer: B

The tense of the verb in the reported speech of direct speech remains same in indirect speech if the reported speech is a universal truth or a habitual action. Hence option B fits in the context.

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You are taking Aptitude Test No. 1

Each aptitude test is comprised of 10 except the last test which might have fewer than 10 in some topics.

You are at question (MCQ) number 2 and Test Number 1 of Sentence Correction: Direct and Indirect Speech. To deal with Sentence Correction questions, you must take lesson on the subject. In case of science and Art subjects revise your text books and in case of general aptitude topics take lessons from the topic page.

The question: He said, “I clean my teeth twice a day.” .... with options: He said that he cleaned his teeth twice a day. , He said that he cleans his teeth twice a day. , He said that he was to clean his teeth twice a day. , He said he cleans his teeth twice a day. can be solved with the concepts and understanding of Sentence Correction.