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.
He said, "I don't waste time as I now I am very busy."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. He said that he didn't waste time as he was very busy then.
- As the reported speech is consist of two sentences we need to change both the sentence according to their rules.
- There will be no change in reporting verb 'said' as there is no object after it.
- 'Inverted comma' should be changed into 'that'.
- 'I' will change into 'he' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Don't' and 'am' will change into 'didn't' and 'was' respectively.
- 'Now' will change into 'then'.
As the chosen option follows the given rules it will be correct.