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    Convert the given direct/ indirect speech to indirect/ direct speech with the help of the given options.She said," I killed a mosquito"
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    Convert the given direct/ indirect speech to indirect/ direct speech with the help of the given options.
    She said," I killed a mosquito"


    A.

    She said that she has killed a mosquito.

    B.

    She said that she killed a mosquito.

    C.

    She said that she had killed a mosquito.  

    D.

    She explained that she had killed a mosquito.

    Correct option is C

    • Explanation: When converting direct speech in past tense (killed), we use past perfect tense in indirect speech.
    • Correct answer word – had killed
    Meaning: action completed before another past action
    Example: She said that she had finished her work.
    Meanings of other options:
    • has killed – present perfect, incorrect
    • killed – no tense change
    • explained – changes meaning

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