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.
He said to the principal, 'I have made a mistake.'
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. He told the principal that he had made a mistake.
- Inverted comma is removed and 'that' is added after 'principal'.
- 'Said to' changes into 'told' as there is an object of the reporting verb.
- 'I' changes into 'he' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Have' changes into 'had' as the reporting verb is in the past.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.