Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The old king said, “Good Heavens, I am ruined.”
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The old king exclaimed with sorrow that he was ruined.
In indirect speech, we report what someone has said without quoting their exact words.
In this case, "exclaimed with sorrow" captures the emotional tone of the original sentence.
The original sentence expresses the king's surprise and distress, which is effectively conveyed by "exclaimed with sorrow."
The other options don't accurately represent the emotional tone and content of the original sentence.
Hence, te correct sentence would be The old king exclaimed with sorrow that he was ruined.