Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The young man exclaimed that it was a great feast.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The young man said, “ What a great feast it is!”
- The indirect speech uses "exclaimed" to show strong emotion or enthusiasm. The content of the exclamation is "It was a great feast," indicating that the speaker found the feast impressive.
- Exclamatory sentences in direct speech often use phrases like "What a" to express strong feelings.
- In direct speech, "it was" becomes "it is" to reflect the immediate reaction of the speaker in the present moment.
- Use "What a great feast" to capture the exclamatory nature of the original statement.
- Add "it is" to match the direct speech format and convey the speaker's reaction accurately.
Thus, the direct speech form is: The young man said, “What a great feast it is!”