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.

He said to Raman, “I can easily beat you in the 200 m race."

  1. He said to Raman that he could easily beat him in the 200 m race.

  2. He told Raman that he could easily beat him in the 200 m race.

  3. He told Raman that he can easily beat him in the 200 m race.

  4. He told Raman that I could easily beat him in the 200 m race.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: “Said to” of reporting verb will be changed into “told” in indirect speech. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 3: “can” will be changed into “could” in indirect speech. Explanation for option 4: The pronoun “I” will be changed according to the subject of “reporting verb”.

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