A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given…
2025
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
Meera said, “I prefer singing to dancing.”
- A.
Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing.
- B.
Meera say that she preferred singing to dancing.
- C.
Meera said she prefer singing to dancing.
- D.
Meera said that I prefer singing to dancing.
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing.
Why: When converting direct speech to indirect speech with a past reporting verb, change the pronoun and backshift the tense.
Reporting verb: 'said' is past, so present simple 'prefer' becomes past simple 'preferred'.
Pronoun change: 'I' (Meera speaking) becomes 'she' when reporting Meera's words.
Combined: Meera said that she preferred singing to dancing.