Multiple choice

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

The old man said, “May you never get peace in your life.” The old man :

  1. exclaimed with sorrow that he might never get peace in his life

  2. cursed that he might never get peace in his life

  3. prayed that he might never get peace in his life

  4. exclaimed with joy that he might never get peace in his life
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sentences expressing a negative wish or a desire for harm are reported using the verb 'cursed'. The modal 'may' changes to 'might' to reflect the past tense of the reporting verb 'said'.

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