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    Question

    Select the option which correctly converts the given

    sentence into direct speech. He has said that the soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment.
    A He says, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He has said, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He said, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He said, "The soldier sticks to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, 'has said' should be the reporting verb. Hence, only option 2 is correct.

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