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    Question

    Select the most appropriate direct form of the given

    sentence.  He regretted the mistake he had made in his calculations.
    A He said, “I regretted the mistake I made in my calculations.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He said, “I am sorry for the mistake I made in his calculations.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He said, “He regrets the mistake he made in my calculations.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He said, “I regret the mistake I made in my calculations.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In direct speech, the structure is: Present simple (Subject +V1st + Object) In indirect speech, the structure is: Past simple (Subject +V2 + Object) Following this, option 4 is correct

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