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Sep 3, 2017 12:33
@JimReynolds @Catija @snailplane @skullpatrol @M.A.R. Could you please help me with this question.

Rajesh could not complete his paper because he had a headache.

A. The paper of Rajesh could not be completed by him because he had a headache.
B. The paper could not be completed by Rajesh because he had a headache.
C. Rajesh’s paper could not be completed because he had a headache.
D. Rajesh’s paper would not be completed because he had a headache.
Aug 30, 2017 19:04
Does it make sense or it should be B
Aug 30, 2017 19:04
She said, "Girls are usually more sincere than boys."

A. She said that girls were usually more sincere than boys.
B. She said that girls are usually more sincere than boys.
C. She said that usually girls have been more sincere than boys.
D. She said that usually girls had been more sincere than boys.

Answer: Option A
Aug 30, 2017 18:59
Thanks for your time and help
Aug 30, 2017 18:59
Thanks, I agree.
Aug 30, 2017 17:45
@Catija @WillHunting @userr2684291 Could you please help me with this question. What would be the answer A or D?

”How clever of you to have solved the puzzle so quickly,” said the mother.

A. The mother exclaimed admiringly that it was very clever of him to have solved the puzzle so quickly.
B. The mother expressed that he was so clever to have solved puzzle quickly.
C. The mother told that he was very clever in solving the puzzle so quickly.
D. The mother exclaimed with joy that he was clever enough to solve the puzzle so quickly.
Aug 29, 2017 22:25
Thanks everyone for your help and time. Have a nice time.
Aug 29, 2017 22:23
I agree.
Aug 29, 2017 22:23
I think to make the students confused.
Aug 29, 2017 22:21
I agree but when we speak English we speak normal and other people speak in other counties but when we talk about competition exams then we have to face these types of questions. I think government has to ask to make the paper hard. I hope you understand my point.
Aug 29, 2017 22:19
ahahha I agree but in India we have to solve these types of questions to get a government job,
Aug 29, 2017 22:15
I am sure.
Aug 29, 2017 22:15
Yes.
Aug 29, 2017 22:15
It was asked in 2012 and when I check the books so they have the different answer.
Aug 29, 2017 22:14
But most of them say A
Aug 29, 2017 22:13
Some say A and some say C
Aug 29, 2017 22:11
So what should I do?
Aug 29, 2017 22:09
Not sure.
Aug 29, 2017 22:07
So C looks good?
Aug 29, 2017 22:06
Yes as he used would twice, right? @userr2684291
Aug 29, 2017 22:05
Hi@Catija I have a question about written English, if you can help me?
Aug 29, 2017 22:00
Thanks.
Aug 29, 2017 21:59
I agree.
Aug 29, 2017 21:59
So I think I should go with A.
Aug 29, 2017 21:58
Thanks.
Aug 29, 2017 21:56
And what about A?
Aug 29, 2017 21:56
Okay.
Aug 29, 2017 21:54
I am confused between A and C.
Aug 29, 2017 21:54
Are you sure?
Aug 29, 2017 21:36
Thanks. Have a nice day.
Aug 29, 2017 21:36
I agree. So your final answer is A, right?
Aug 29, 2017 21:35
What do you say?
Aug 29, 2017 21:35
Okay. But I think we should not use would twice.
Aug 29, 2017 21:34
I agree but why not C.
Aug 29, 2017 21:33
I agree but still we have to give the answer.
Aug 29, 2017 21:33
It is from Indian government competition exam
Aug 29, 2017 21:30
Jennifer said, “What will you do when you leave school?”

A. Jennifer asked someone what she would do when she would leave school
B. Jennifer said what she will do when she leaves school
C. Jennifer asked me what you would do when you left school.
D. Jennifer asked her what she will do when she would leave school.
Aug 29, 2017 21:30
Thanks,
Aug 29, 2017 21:29
Is there anyone who can help me with direct and indirect speech?
Aug 29, 2017 21:29
Hi!
Aug 26, 2017 00:46
Thanks you so much.
Aug 26, 2017 00:17
Don't hesitate to clear your doubts," the teacher said.

A. The teacher warned me out to hesitate in clearing my doubts.
B. The teacher ordered me not to hesitate in clearing my doubts.
C. The teacher persuaded me not to hesitate in clearing my doubts.
D. The teacher requested me not to hesitate in clearing my doubts.

Answer: Option C Please help me if this answer is fine. @M.A.R. @Man_From_India @skullpatrol @snailplane @StoneyB
Aug 25, 2017 23:26
Thanks.
Aug 25, 2017 23:20
Thanks @skullpatrol
Aug 25, 2017 23:19
So is it right?
Aug 25, 2017 21:55
@M.A.R. @Man_From_India @skullpatrol @snailplane Hi I have a question, I think the answer is fine but not sure so I need your help.

Israt said to Irfat, "Let's go to Puri for a change."

A. Israt proposed to Irfat to go to Puri for a change.
B. Israt suggested to Irfat to go to Puri for a change.
C. Israt had suggested to Irfat to go to Puri for a change.
D. Israt proposed to Irfat that they should go to Puri for a change

Answer: Option D
Aug 23, 2017 13:26
I agree does not make sense.
Aug 23, 2017 13:24
I agree.
Aug 23, 2017 13:23
So you think C is the answer?
Aug 23, 2017 13:22
Yes.