Convert from direct speech into indirect speech. "Alas! We lost the match by one point," said the Captain
Directions : The following items have a sentence in direct or indirect speech, followed by four options. One of the options correctly converts the direct speech into indirect speech. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
- A. The Captain regretted that they had lost the match by one point ✓
- B. The Captain regretted that they lost the match by one point
- C. The Captain exclaimed that they had lost the match by one point
- D. The Captain told the team that they had lost the match by one point
Correct Answer: A. The Captain regretted that they had lost the match by one point
Explanation
The exclamation 'Alas!' indicates regret. The simple past tense 'lost' changes to the past perfect 'had lost'.
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