Out of the given options, choose the Direct Speech for the sentence:-
He exclaimed sadly that he was undone.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct Direct Speech for the sentence is OPTION 2 "He said, 'Alas! I am undone.'"
Here's why:
- The sentence in indirect speech shows an exclamation with sadness.
- "Alas!" is an appropriate interjection to convey both sadness and exclamation.
- "He said" is the correct way to introduce direct speech.
- "I am undone" accurately reflects the message in indirect speech.