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.
She said, "I was going to the market."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Direct speech:
“I was going to the market.” (Past Continuous)
In indirect speech:
“was going” → “had been going” (backshift to Past Perfect Continuous)
“I” → “she”
Other options:
B → “was gone” ( incorrect structure)
C → no tense change
D → changes meaning to completed action
Hindi Explanation:
Past Continuous → Past Perfect Continuous
“I” → “she”