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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indi
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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
The teacher wondered where the sparrows had gone.​

A.

The teacher said, "Oh! Where the sparrows have gone?"

B.

The teacher said, "Oh! Where the sparrows?"

C.

The teacher said, "Oh! Where had the sparrows gone?"

D.

The teacher said, "Oh! Where have the sparrows gone?"

Correct option is D

· Correct answer:(d) The teacher said, "Oh! Where have the sparrows gone?"
· Explanation:
· "Wondered where the sparrows had gone" in Indirect Speech converts back to "Where have the sparrows gone?" in Direct Speech.
· Tense Change:
· "Had gone" (Past Perfect) → "Have gone" (Present Perfect)
· Example:
· He asked where they had gone. → He said, "Where have they gone?"

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