Question : Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

Lee said to his wife, "I am very happy today."

Option 1: Lee told his wife that he was very happy today.

Option 2: Lee told his wife that he has been very happy that day.

Option 3: Lee told his wife he was very happy today.

Option 4: Lee told his wife that he was very happy that day.


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Correct Answer: Lee told his wife that he was very happy that day.


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Narration Conversion:

In transforming direct speech to indirect speech, it is crucial to select the right reporting verb and make necessary adjustments in tense and pronoun references.

  • The reporting verb said is changed to told.
  • To maintain the past tense was is used.
  • That day is used to specify the timeframe.
  • The pronoun I is changed to he .

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Lee told his wife that he was very happy that day.

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