Staff Selection Commission English — Question 112

Question

Identify correct indirect speech: He said I am tired.

1. He said he was tired
2. He said he is tired
3. He said I was tired
4. He told I am tired

Correct answer

A — He said he was tired

Explanation (English)

Direct to indirect: 'I am' changes to 'he was' (backshift of tense)

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