Change into indirect narration He said, "Alas, I am undone."
Correct answer: D. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was undone.
- A. He exclaimed with sorrow that he is undone.
- B. He exclaimed with sorrow that he did undone.
- C. He exclaimed with sorrow that he were undone.
- D. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was undone.
Explanation
When converting direct speech to indirect speech:- "Alas" is an exclamation of sorrow, so it's best to use "exclaimed with sorrow" to convey the same emotion.- "I am undone" becomes "he was undone" (change from first person to third person and from present to past)
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