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.
My wife said to me, "This is a beautiful necklace!"
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.
The sentence in indirect speech would be:
My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.
Explanation:
- Inverted comma is removed and 'that' is added after 'me'.
- 'Said to' changes into 'told' as there is an object of the reporting verb.
- 'This' changes into 'that'.
- 'Is' changes into 'was' as the reporting verb is in the past.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.