Question: In the question below the sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.
Options:
A) She said with sorrow, “What a pity it is!”
B) She said, “What a mystery it is!”
C) She said, “What a miserable sight it is!”
D) She said, “What a miserable plight it is!”
E) She cried, “What a miserable plight it is!”
Solution: E) She cried, “What a miserable plight it is!” The correct direct speech conversion must use “cried” as the reporting verb. Therefore, Option E) 348785 — She cried, “What a miserable plight it is!” is the correct answer and should be accepted as such.
