Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
He said to me, “ I have done my duty.”
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
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Key Points
- The sentence is in the past perfect tense, and the correct auxiliary verb to use is 'had'.As in indirect speech Present perfect tense changes into Past perfect tense.
- The pronoun 'I' changes to 'he' in the indirect form.
- The possessive adjective 'my' changes to 'his' in the indirect form.
- The reporting verb 'said to' changes to 'told' when converting to indirect speech.
Hence, the correct indirect form is 'He told me that he had done his duty.'
Additional Information
- When converting direct speech to indirect speech, pay attention to changes in pronouns, verb tenses, and possessive adjectives.
- Ensure the reporting verb is correctly modified according to the context of the sentence.
- Example: Direct: She said to him, "I am happy." Indirect: She told him that she was happy.
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