A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
He said, "I wish I had not wasted those years."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Direct speech:
He said, "I wish I had not wasted those years."
Rules:
I → he
“wish” structure remains (expresses regret)
had not wasted stays the same (past perfect for regret)
So:
He said he wished he had not wasted those years.
Hindi meaning:
उसने कहा कि काश उसने वे साल बर्बाद न किए होते।