Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Ramu said that the dog had died in the evening.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ramu said, “The dog died in the evening.”
Changes required:
- Conjunction: The word "that" used in indirect speech is removed.
- Verb: "Had died" (past perfect) changes to "died" (past simple) as per direct speech rules.
- Tense: Since the reporting verb "said" is in the past, the past perfect in indirect speech reverts to past simple in direct speech.
- Quotation Marks: Direct speech requires quotation marks around the spoken words.
Converted sentence: Ramu said, "The dog died in the evening."
Hence, the chosen option is correct.