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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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