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Direct to indirect: simple present -> simple past

This type of question, asked 3 times: 25 Sep 2024 S2, 13 Sep 2025 S2, 19 Sep 2025 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    25 Sep 2024 S2

    91
    Select the option that can substitute/replace the bracketed word correctly and complete the sentence. I said I (don’t) understand.

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  2. Question 2

    13 Sep 2025 S2

    97
    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. Ravi said, “I like this pen.”

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  3. Question 3

    19 Sep 2025 S2

    98
    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. She said, “I enjoy painting.”

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