Question

Change the following into Indirect Speech: She said, "I am happy."

• A. She said that she is happy.
• B. She said that I was happy.
• C. She said that she was happy.
• D. She said that I am happy.

Hint:

In indirect speech, the pronouns and tenses usually move one step back if the reporting verb is in the past.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Reporting a statement in the past tense requires shifting the tense of the reported speech (Backshift).

Step 2: Analysis
- Reporting verb: "said" (Past tense). - Pronoun shift: "I" becomes "she." - Tense shift: "am" (Present) becomes "was" (Past).

Step 3: Conclusion
"She said that she was happy" is the correct indirect form. Final Answer: (3)