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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, …

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. I can't stand on my head because I am not well."
aHe said that he couldn't stand on his head because he was not well.
bHe said that he can't stand on his head because he was not well.
cHe tell that he couldn't stand on his head because he was not well.
dHe declared that he couldn't stand on his head because he was not well.
✓ Correct answer: a) He said that he couldn't stand on his head because he was not well.
ExplanationThe Correct Answer: Option A — He said that he couldn't stand on his head because he was not well.Explanation: When converting direct speech to indirect speech, we need to make several changes: Add the conjunction "that" after the reporting verb "said." Change pronouns according to the new perspective: "I" (the original speaker) changes to "he" "my" changes to "his" Apply backshift of tenses: "can't" (present modal) changes to "couldn't" (past modal) "am" (present tense of 'be') changes to "was" (past tense) The reporting verb "said" is appropriate for reporting statements.
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