Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The tourist said, “Wow! What a wonderful view.”
The tourist exclaimed with joy that the view was wonderful.
The correct answer is option 3: "The tourist exclaimed with joy that the view was wonderful."
The original sentence is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong emotion. Therefore, when converting to indirect speech, we need to use a reporting verb that reflects this emotion. "Exclaimed" is the most appropriate choice here because it conveys the speaker's surprise and admiration. The verb "said" is too neutral and doesn't capture the feeling in the original sentence. Option 1 is incorrect because "it was a wonderful view" sounds less natural than "the view was wonderful". Options 2 and 4 don't accurately convey the excitement of the original sentence. Also, note the change in tense from the present ("is") to the past ("was") in the indirect speech, which is standard practice when reporting past events.
The conversion to indirect speech requires careful consideration of the original sentence's tone and tense. The chosen option accurately reflects both aspects, making it the most suitable and grammatically correct response.
Similar Questions
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A. They think there are some bitter learning experiences
B. Which, over a period of time, guide them to take a good path
C. Many successful people believe that
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Important Questions from Direct and Indirect Speech
Direction : Choose the option that is in the indirect form of the sentence.
He said to his boss, "I had completed my task before the end of the day."
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The manager said to the staff, “Please work with dedication. You will be paid overtime whenever you work late.”
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Rahul said, "What a pleasant surprise!"
Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The lion asked the lioness, "Where will you hide yourself, until I return?”
Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
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