Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct change of narration.

Mohit says, “I am not a rich man".

  1. Mohit tells that I am not a rich man.

  2. Mohit says that I am not a rich man.

  3. Mohit says that he is not a rich man.

  4. Mohit tells that he is not a rich man.

  5. Dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In assertive sentences like this, 'says' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the reported verb is in the present tense and the reported speech is in the present, reported speech (while change of narration) remains present. Hence, option 3.