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 candidate said, "I had passed the entrance test but could not present myself for the interview round held last month."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
- As the reporting verb is in the past tense there will be a change in the tense of the reported speech.
- There will be no change in the reporting verb as there is no object after it.
- "had passed" will remain the same.
- "could not + v1" will remain the same.
- The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
- As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.