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 sportsman said, "I have won a prize in the race that was held here yesterday."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The sportsman said that he had won a prize in the race that was held there a day before.
- As the reported speech is consist of two sentences we need to change both the sentence according to their rules.
- There will be no change in reporting verb 'said' as there is no object after it.
- 'Inverted comma' should be changed into 'that'.
- 'I' will change into 'he' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Have' will change into 'had' as 'said' is in the past tense.
- 'Yesterday' will change into 'a day before'.
- 'Here' will change into 'there'.
As the chosen option follows the given rules it will be correct.