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.
My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."
AMy brother told me that he was upset, but now he was fine.Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
BMy brother told me that he had been upset, but then he will be fine.Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
CMy brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine.Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
DMy brother told me that he has been upset, but then he is fine.Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
In the reported speech, ‘now’ changes to ‘then’ and ‘I am’ changes to ‘he was’.
