Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the correct alternative that completes the sentence in indirect narration.

The beggar said, “I am very thirsty. I want only a glass of water.” The beggar :

  1. requested that he was very thirsty and want only a glass of water

  2. said that he was very thirsty and he wanted only a glass of water

  3. exclaimed with sorrow that he was very thirsty and want only a glass of water

  4. told that he was very thirsty and want only a glass of water
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Assertive sentences are reported using 'said that'. The first person pronouns 'I' change to 'he' to match the subject, and the present tense verbs 'am' and 'want' change to 'was' and 'wanted' respectively.

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