Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

Balaji said that he had already paid the instalment when the notice came to him.

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  1. Balaji said, “I already paid the instalment when the notice had come to me."
  2. Balaji said, “He has already paid the instalment when the notice came to him.”
  3. Balaji said, “I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me.”
  4. Balaji said, “I have already paid the instalment when the notice will come to me."

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Option 3 : Balaji said, “I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me.”
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The correct answer is Balaji said, "I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me." 

Key Points

  • The given sentence is in Indirect Speech. As per the question we have to change it into Direct Speech. 
  • The process of transformation is as follows:
    • There will be no change in the reporting verb 'said' because it has no object. 
    • Comma and inverted commas will be added. 
    • 'He' will be changed into 'I'. 
    • There will be no change in the tense. 'Had already paid' will have no change because we know that while making the transformation, the Past Perfect Tense does not change. 
    • Lastly, ''him'' will be changed into ''me''.

 

Correct Answer: Balaji said, "I had already paid the instalment when the notice came to me." 

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