Which of the following is the correct indirect speech conversion of the given sentence?
Purna said, "Bravo! I have passed the entrance test."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
Purna joyfully exclaimed that she had passed the entrance test.
Explanation
Rule: An exclamatory sentence using a word of applause like "Bravo!" is converted into indirect speech by changing the reporting verb to "applauded", "cheered", or "exclaimed joyfully/with joy". Additionally, the present perfect tense (have passed) shifts back to the past perfect tense (had passed).
Formula: Exclamatory Phrase (Bravo!) + Present Perfect} → Exclaimed joyfully + Past Perfect
Application: Option 2 correctly substitutes the exclamation with "joyfully exclaimed" and applies the correct tense shift (had passed), while maintaining standard structural flow.