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.
My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e. My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine.
- This option changes the tense to the corresponding past form using 'told, 'had been' and 'was'. The third person perspective, like 'he' has also been used. These features make this statement wholly accurate as it follows the rules of narration.