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 agent said, "This is the best house on this street."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The agent said that that was the best house on that street.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- 'This' changes to 'that'.
- 'Is' changes to 'was' as the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.