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.
Arun said, “I bought this ring for my mother.”
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Arun said that he had bought that ring for his mother.
1. As the reported speech is consist of two sentences we need to change both the sentence according to their rules.
2. There will be no change in reporting verb 'said' as there is no object after it.
3. 'Inverted comma' should be changed into 'that'.
4. 'I' will change into 'he' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
5. 'Bought' will change into 'had bought' as 'said' is in the past tense.
6. 'This' will change into 'that'.
As the chosen option follows the given rules it will be correct.