In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. "I am my master" said the King. "I oblige none"
In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. "I am my master" said the King. "I oblige none" Correct Answer The King said that he was his master and he obliged none.
The correct answer is option 3
Explanation:
- The given sentence is in direct mode of narration. The reporting verb is in past indefinite tense and the reported speech is in simple present tense.
When we convert this sentence from direct to indirect narration we have to make the following changes.
- Since the reporting verb is in simple past tense, all the verbs of reported speech will undergo a backshift of tense.
- Simple present tense "I am" is changed to simple past tense "he was"
- Simple present tense "oblige" is changed to simple past "obliged".
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