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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am

    fine."
    A My brother told me that he was upset, but now he was fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he will be fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D My brother told me that he has been upset, but then he is fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the reported speech, ‘now’ changes to ‘then’ and ‘I am’ changes to ‘he was’.

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