Question

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The officer said, "I am very busy now".

A The officer said that he was very busy now. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B The officer said that he is very busy then. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C The officer said that he is very busy now. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D The officer said that he was very busy then. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

In reported speech, ‘is’ changes to ‘was’ and ‘now’ changes to ‘then’.

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