Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “Bravo! You have done well.”
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. She applauded her saying that she had done well.
The word “Bravo!” is an expression of praise, so in indirect speech we can use verbs like applauded, praised, or congratulated.
The present perfect tense 'have done' changes to past perfect 'had done' because the reporting verb (said) is in the past tense.
Option 1 correctly conveys the praise and uses the proper tense change.
Option 2 uses 'did well' (simple past), which does not match the original present perfect tense.
Option 3 uses 'told her saying,' which is awkward and unnatural.
Option 4 keeps 'has done' in present perfect, which is incorrect due to backshifting.