Directions : In the following questions, change the Statements given in Direct Speech form into Indirect Speech or vice versa, with the help of given four options (A),(B),(C),(D).
The boys said, “Hurrah! we have won the match”.
The boys exclaimed with joy that they won the match.
Incorrect Answer The boys exclaimed with joy that had to win the match.
Incorrect AnswerThe boys exclaimed with shock that they had won the match.
Incorrect AnswerThe boys exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Ans.(d)
Sol. In optative sentences, reporting verb ‘said’ in direct speech will be written as ‘exclaimed with joy’ in indirect speech. And Reported speech in Present perfect Tense in Direct Speech → Reported Speech in Past Perfect Tense in Indirect Speech.
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By: Brijesh Kumar