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 taxi is here," said the watchman.

A The watchman said that the taxi is there. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B The watchman said that the taxi was here. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C The watchman said that the taxi is here. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D The watchman said that the taxi was there. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

In reported speech, ‘is’ changes to ‘was’ and ‘here’ changes to ‘there’.

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