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Q

Easy 1 Mark

English Direct & Indirect Speech

Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, 'I am busy.'

A He said that he was busy.

B He said that he is busy.

C He told that he was busy.

D He asked that he was busy.

Explanation

Simple present backshifts to simple past.

Reference: N/A , Page 3

Hint

Check tense change.

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