Multiple choice

Directions: Convert the following into indirect speech.

Manish said, “O my God! I am ruined.”

  1. Manish called the God, he was ruined.

  2. Manish said that he was ruined.

  3. Manish exclaimed sadly that he is ruined.

  4. Manish exclaimed sadly that he was ruined.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The exclamatory sentence in quotes changes the reporting word in indirect speech according to the expression or feeling of the sentence. In this sentence, the expression is an exclamation. Thus the reporting verb 'exclaimed' replaces the exclamation in indirect speech. As the reporting verb is in simple past tense, the sentence following exclamation, changes accordingly.