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.
“What a scenic sight this is!” said Reena.
Option 1: Reena said that it is a scenic sight.
Option 2: Reena said that the sight is scenic.
Option 3: Reena exclaimed that it was a scenic sight.
Option 4: Reena exclaimed that it is a scenic sight.
Correct Answer: Reena exclaimed that it was a scenic sight.
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Reena exclaimed that it was a scenic sight.
Explanation:
The exclamation mark in the given direct speech indicates that it is an exclamatory sentence.
Therefore, we should prefer using the reporting verb "exclaimed." 'Is' will be changed to 'Was' while reporting.
As the reporter for the indirect speech, "That" is used.
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