Select the most appropriate direct form of the given
sentence. The salesman said that he had verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.
AThe salesman said, “He had verified all the bills while the goods was being packed.”Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
BThe salesman said, “I am verifying all the bills while the goods are being packed.”Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
CThe salesman said, “I have verified all the bills while the goods are packed.”Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
DThe salesman said, “I verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.”Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
This option maintains the correct tense and agreement between the subject and verb. It accurately conveys that the salesman himself verified the bills in the past while the goods were being packed.