Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
He exclaimed with delight that he had won the first prize.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. “Hurrah! I have won the first prize,” said he.
The given sentence is in indirect speech with an exclamatory tone:
'He exclaimed with delight that he had won the first prize.'
Let's break it down:
'He exclaimed with delight' → suggests an exclamation like “Hurrah!”
'He had won' → in indirect speech becomes “I have won” in direct speech.
The expression 'with delight' matches with 'Hurrah!', commonly used to express happiness or joy.
Let’s evaluate the options:
“Hurrah! I will win the first prize,” said he.
– Incorrect tense: “will win” implies future; original sentence talks about a completed action.
“Wow! I might win the first prize,” said he.
– “Wow” is less appropriate than “Hurrah” for delight, and 'might win' doesn’t show a completed action.
“Hurrah! I win the first prize,” said he.
– “Win” (simple present) is wrong; original sentence indicates a past achievement.
“Hurrah! I have won the first prize,” said he.
– Correct exclamation, correct tense (present perfect), and matches the reported sentence.