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 student said, "I must study hard."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. The student said that he had to study hard.
- This option changes the tense form to the corresponding past tense using 'had to'. This is in accordance to the rules of narration which state that it is necessary to change the present form of tense in direct speech to it's corresponding past form in indirect speech. The person has also been changed to the third person perspective, making the sentence wholly accurate in it's indirect form.