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, “I am ill.”

  1. He told me that he is ill.

  2. He asked me that he was ill.

  3. He told me that he was ill.

  4. He told me that I was ill.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: “Reported verb” will be in past in indirect speech as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 2: “Said to “should be changed into “told”. Explanation for option 3: This is correct as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Explanation for option 4: “I” will be changed with the subject of “reporting verb”.

Keep practicing — related questions