Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option which best expresses the sentence in direct speech.

Rajesh said that he had bought a car the previous day.

  1. Rajesh said, “I bought a car yesterday.”

  2. Rajesh said, "He bought a car yesterday."

  3. Rajesh told, “He bought a car yesterday.”

  4. Rajesh said, "I had bought a car yesterday.”

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In direct narration, 'he' becomes 'I'; perfect past tense becomes past indefinite tense.