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Q: Which of the following rules is not correct (with reference to narration)?
  • A. When the reporting is, in the principal verb, in the past tense, all present tenses of the direct are changed into the corresponding past tenses
  • B. In the reporting verb is in the present tense, the tenses of the direct speech do not change
  • C. The pronouns of the direct speech are changed where necessary
  • D. Words expressing nearness in time or place never change
Correct Answer: Option D - The given option (d) is not correct with reference to the rules of 'Narration' – Correct rule in Indirect Speech words expressing nearness in time or place are changed. Example– This – That Tomorrow – The day before Yesterday – Previous day Here – There etc.
D. The given option (d) is not correct with reference to the rules of 'Narration' – Correct rule in Indirect Speech words expressing nearness in time or place are changed. Example– This – That Tomorrow – The day before Yesterday – Previous day Here – There etc.

Explanations:

The given option (d) is not correct with reference to the rules of 'Narration' – Correct rule in Indirect Speech words expressing nearness in time or place are changed. Example– This – That Tomorrow – The day before Yesterday – Previous day Here – There etc.