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PSA Class VIII (Language & Qualitative)
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Find the error in line 1.
Directions: This passage contains errors and omissions. Choose the correct option from the list given below to correct the corresponding error and complete the passage.
1. His father met him in the street and said “You are bringing shame upon me.”
2. “do you think I can not provide for you and your followers?"
3. “o king!" the Buddha explained,
4. “This is the custom we always observe?”
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Comma is needed after “said”.
💡 Explanation:
Correct option is (1) as the sentence following 'said' is in direct form of speech. If a change of speech occurs in a sentence, we put a comma before it.