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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Jack said, "Oh! It's a bad weather. I can't swim."
Option 1: Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he can't swim.
Option 2: Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he was not to swim.
Option 3: Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he couldn't swim.
Option 4: Jack exclaims with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he couldn't swim.
Correct Answer:
Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he couldn't swim.
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he couldn't swim.
Explanation
The sentence that is being used here is exclamatory.
It should be noted that the verb in reporting speech needs to match the nature of the report.
Additionally, observe how the sentence's tense has changed to reflect this. The use of "sorrow" in the indirect form is supported in this sentence by the words "Oh" and "bad weather."
Exclamation and wish verbs are added when reporting exclamations and wishes.
Direct Speech: Jack said, "Oh! It's a bad weather. I can't swim."
Indirect Speech: Jack exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad weather and he couldn't swim.
