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 explained that he knew the place well because he used to live there.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. "I know the place well because I use to live here," he explained.
- For changing direct/indirect speech into indirect/direct speech certain grammatical rules are followed:-
- "That" will be changed into "inverted comma"
- Tense of the reported speech will be changed into the Present tense.
- "there" will be changed into "here".
For changing direct/indirect speech into indirect/direct speech certain grammatical rules are followed:-