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 me, “He does not love her.”

  1. He said to me that he did not love her.

  2. He told me that he did not love her.

  3. He told me that he does not love her.

  4. He told me that he did not loved her.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: “Said to” is changed to “told” in indirect speech. Hence, we cannot take it as the right option. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 3: “Simple present tense” of “reported speech” changes into “simple past” in indirect speech. Explanation for option 4: “Did” will be followed by the first form of the verb.

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