Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct change of narration.

The Milkman said, ”I milked the cow".

  1. The Milkman said that he milked the cow.

  2. Milkman told that he milks the cow.

  3. Milkman said that I milk the cow.

  4. Milkman told that he milked the cow.

  5. Dummy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Subject 'I' becomes 'He'. Hence, option 1.

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