Select the most appropriate option to change the sentence from direct speech to indirect speech.
Nishi said, "The exam is very difficult".
Nishi told that ___________ very difficult.

Correct option is D

· Direct Speech: It reports the exact words spoken by the speaker, enclosed in quotation marks (" ").
· Example: Nishi said, "The exam is very difficult."
· Indirect Speech: It conveys the speaker's message without quotation marks, making necessary tense, pronoun, and demonstrative changes.
· Example: Nishi told that the exam was very difficult.
Rules for Changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:
1. Change in Reporting Verb:
· "Said" changes to "told" when followed by an object.
· Example: He said, "I am happy." → He told me that he was happy.
2. Tense Change (Backshifting):
· Since the reporting verb "said" is in past tense, the reported speech's verb must shift to the past.
· Present Simple ("is") → Past Simple ("was")
3. Pronoun & Demonstrative Changes:
· "This" → "That" (if applicable, though not needed in this case).
· No change in "The exam."
Correct Indirect Speech Sentence: Nishi told that the exam was very difficult. (Option d)