Question

Read the conversation and fill in the blanks using reported

speech. (1x6=6)

Manas: Where did you find this book from?

Kanik: When I was searching for my lost book in the class almirah,

this was lying there.

Manas: Who would have kept it there? I have been searching for this

for a month.

Kanik: I know that. I think we should discuss this matter with our

class teacher.Manas: Yes, you are right. Then only we will get some relief.

Manas and Kanik studied in the same class. Kanik gave the book of

Manas to him which surprised him and he asked (a) ______________.

Kanik said that (b) ______________________________that was lying

there.Being shocked Manas again asked (c)_____________and added (d)

_________________________. Kanik knew this and suggested(e )

________.Manas agreed and stated (f)__________________​

Answer 1

The gaps have been filled up using the appropriate phrases in the form of reported speech as follows :-

Manas and Kanik studied in the same class. Kanik gave the book of Manas to him which surprised him and he asked (a) from where he found that book.  Kanik said that (b) while looking for his own lost book in the class almirah, he saw that was lying  there. Being shocked Manas again asked (c) about the identity of the person and added (d)  that he had been searching for it for a month. Kanik knew this and suggested (e)  that they discussed the matter with their class teacher. Manas agreed and stated (f) that only then they would get some relief.