In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
"The taxi is here," said the watchman.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. The watchman said that the taxi was there.
- The tense has been changed in this option to the corresponding past form using 'was'. It also uses 'there' which is an indirect indication of the same place denoted by 'here' in the direct form of speech. These features make this option wholly accurate as it follows the rules of narration.