Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The saint said to his followers, “Truth is rewarding.”
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- When converting a direct speech sentence to indirect speech, if the direct speech contains a universal truth, a proverb, or a habitual fact, the tense of the reported speech does not change.
- In the given sentence, "Truth is rewarding" is a universal truth.
- Therefore, the tense of "is rewarding" should remain the same in the indirect speech.
- Also, "said to" changes to "told" when followed by an object (his followers).
- Option 1: "The saint told his followers that truth has been rewarding" – Incorrect tense change.
- Option 2: "The saint said to his followers that truth was rewarding." – Incorrect tense change and "said to" should ideally be "told."
- Option 3: "The saint said to his followers that truth had been rewarding." – Incorrect tense change and "said to" should ideally be "told."
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