From the given alternatives, select the correct indirect narration of the given direct narration.
Gagan said, "Alas! The king and musician is no more!"
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Gagan exclaimed sorrowfully that the king and musician was no more.
Explanation:
• The interjection "Alas!" expresses sorrow or regret, so the reporting verb said changes to exclaimed sorrowfully.
• The conjunction that connects the reported speech.
• The simple present verb is changes to the simple past was in indirect speech.
• The phrase "The king and musician" uses the article the only once before the first noun, indicating that both titles refer to the same single person. Therefore, it requires a singular verb (was, not were).