Speech

1. In the conversation between Bishu and Chimeg, why does the verb in "Mongolia doesn't have monsoon rain" not change to a past form in the indirect speech?

• A) Because the reporting verb 'said' was omitted.
• B) Because the information is a fact.
• C) Because Bishu was asking a question.
• D) Because it was spoken in the morning.

2. In the sentence 'Monika said, "You're late!"', which part is the 'Reported speech'?

• A) Monika said
• B) Monika
• C) late!
• D) "You're late!"

3. When reporting a question that requires a 'yes' or 'no' answer, which words should be used?

• A) what/where
• B) that/which
• C) if/whether
• D) how/why

4. What reporting verb is suggested for converting a direct speech like "Let us run" into indirect speech?

• A) ordered
• B) exclaimed
• C) proposed
• D) asked

5. What is a common feature of direct speech as mentioned in the text?

• A) The use of the word 'that'
• B) Inverted commas ("....")
• C) Only past tense verbs
• D) A question mark at the end of every sentence

6. The indirect speech 'Mathin asked Lailee to listen to her' implies that the original direct speech was what type of sentence?

• A) Exclamatory
• B) Interrogative
• C) Imperative
• D) Assertive

7. According to the text, what is a 'reporting speech'?

• A) The exact words spoken by a person.
• B) The statement of the person who reports about something.
• C) A statement that is always true.
• D) A question asked by a speaker.