Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.

They said, “What an ugly creature a toad is!”

  1. They exclaimed with sorrow that a toad was a very ugly creature.

  2. They exclaimed with wonder that a toad is a very ugly creature.

  3. They exclaimed with disgust that a toad has been a very ugly creature.

  4. They exclaimed with disgust that a toad was a very ugly creature.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Here, reported speech given in simple present is changed into simple past tense.

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