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 old man said to me, "Life has taught me some hard lessons."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. The old man told me that life had taught him some hard lessons.
- This option changes the person to the third person perspective by using 'him'. It also changes the tense to it's corresponding past form using 'taught'. These features make this sentence accurate as it works accordingly with the rules of narration.