Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Neil Armstrong said, “It’s a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.”
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.
- The following rules are followed to convert the direct speech into the reported speech:
- The verb "said" will remain the same as it is not followed by an object.
- Simple Present tense (is) will be changed to Simple Past tense (was).
- Thus, the correct form of reported speech is: Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind.