Multiple choice

Which of the following options best corrects / completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Once a wood-cutter had cutting a tree on the bank of a river.
Statement II: Fortunately, his axe fell into the river. He was helpless and
Statement III: began to weep. The goddess of the water heard it. She said to him, “Why are you weeping?” The wood-cutter
Statement IV: said _____________.                                               

  1. that his axe had fallen into the river and requested her to help him

  2. that he could not jump into the river as he did not know how to swim

  3. that the axe was made of gold and he wanted her to give it back to him

  4. that he has no idea how he will cut the tree now
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) tells about the immediate reaction of the woodcutter on seeing the goddess of water, which is to narrate what had just happened.

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