Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Balaji said that he had already paid the instalment when the notice came to him.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Balaji said, “I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me.”
- The given statement is in indirect speech we need to convert it into direct speech.
- There will be a change in the reporting verb and it will be changed into "Said".
- "that" will be changed into an "inverted comma".
- "he" will be changed into "I".
- Tense of the reported speech will be changed into "Past Perfect Tense".
As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.