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.
Nick said, "I passed the test two years ago."
Option 1: Nick said that he have passed the test two years ago.
Option 2: Nick said that he passed the test two years before.
Option 3: Nick said that he has passed the test two years before.
Option 4: Nick said that he had passed the test two years before.
Correct Answer: Nick said that he had passed the test two years before.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4
Nick said that he had passed the test two years before.
Explanation:
The reporting verb used here is in the past tense.
The past perfect tense will also be used for indirect speech as it is for direct speech.
In the indirect form, the pronouns "I" and "ago" will be changed to "he" and "before," respectively.
Direct: Nick said, "I passed the test two years ago."
Indirect: Nick said that he had passed the test two years before.
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