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    Question

    In the following questions, a sentence is given in

    Direct Speech. Choose the correct option that represents it in Indirect Speech. She said, β€œI have completed the assignment before the deadline.”
    A She said that she completed the assignment before the deadline. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B She said that she had completed the assignment before the deadline. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C She said that she has completed the assignment before the deadline. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D She said that she had been completed the assignment before the deadline. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The reporting verb is in past tense (β€œsaid”), so tense backshift applies. Present Perfect β†’ Past Perfect "I have completed" β†’ "she had completed" Option analysis: Option A changes tense incorrectly to simple past. Option B correctly uses past perfect. Option C does not change tense. Option D is grammatically incorrect (wrong passive form).

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