Actual CMAT questions on this topic from past papers, newest first. Each links back to its paper.
Identify the correct direct speech form of the following sentence:
My teacher told me that I am not working hard.
Answer: D
Option A is incorrect as it cannot be told to me. It should be either told me to said to me.
Options B and C doesn't give the same meaning as the given sentence. In option B, it doesn't refer you to anyone in particular. Therefore, the meaning doesn't remain the same.
Option D is the correct direct speech form.
Hence, option (d).
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blanks:
That there would be thunderstorm today was ______by the weather experts.
Answer: A
By reading the sentence, we can observe that it is in the past tense. The past form of "foretell" is "foretold".
Hence, option (a).
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:
Roopam hasn’t seen her father_______________ last September.
Answer: D
A. "on" is used when a specific date or day is mentioned. For example, "on Saturday".
B. "in" is used with a specific period of time. For example, in a year, in a week, etc.
C. "for" is used when a specific time period is mentioned. For example, "for a year"
D. "since" is the correct answer as it is used with the starting of a particular period. For example, since last summer, since yesterday.
Hence, option (d).
