Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence. Savita said, "How…
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Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
Savita said, "How beautiful is the gift!"
- A.
Savita exclaimed with joy that the gift was very beautiful.
- B.
Savita exclaimed with joy that the gift is very beautiful.
- C.
Savita exclaimed with sorrow that the gift was very beautiful.
- D.
Savita exclaimed with joy that the gift were very beautiful.
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Correct answer: A
Solution: The indirect (reported) form is: Savita exclaimed with joy that the gift was very beautiful.
Identify the sentence type: this is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong emotion (joy).
Choose an appropriate reporting verb that reflects the emotion: replace 'said' with 'exclaimed with joy'.
Convert the exclamation into an assertive clause by removing the exclamation and introducing the reported clause with 'that'.
Backshift the tense because the reporting verb is in the past: change 'is' to 'was'.
Check grammar and agreement: 'gift' is singular, so use 'was' (not 'were').
Final indirect sentence: Savita exclaimed with joy that the gift was very beautiful.