Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative that best rephrases the given sentence.

He said, ''Alas! I have failed.''

  1. He said sorrowfully that he has failed.

  2. He exclaimed that he had failed.

  3. He exclaimed with grief that he had failed.

  4. He exclaimed with sorrow that he has failed.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

If reported verb is in the past tense and reported speech is in the present perfect, then reported speech changes to past perfect in indirect narration. 'Alas!' is used for 'sorrow or grief'.