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.
I said to him, "I am too tired now to go out with you."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- 'Am' changes to 'was' as the reporting verb is in the past tense.
- 'Now' changes to 'then'.
- 'You' changes to 'him' according to 'him' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.