Question

    Select the option which correctly converts the given sentence into direct speech.

    He exclaimed with regret that he had behaved very rudely with his colleagues.

    A He said, "Bravo! What rudely have I behaved with my colleagues. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He said, "Alas! How rudely have I behaved with my colleagues!" Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He said, "Aha! How rudely I have behaved with my colleagues." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He said, "Oh! So rudely I have behaved with my colleagues." Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, we should take into consideration the word 'regret'. Hence, 'alas!' is to be used. So, option 2 is correct.

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