Choosing the most appropriate answer from the given list. Convert the following sentence in Direct Speech to Indirect Speech.

"I am guilty", the defended said.

The defendant admitted that he was guilty

The correct answer is Option (1) - The defendant admitted that he was guilty

When converting from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech, follow these rules:

1. The present tense (am guilty) changes to the past tense (was guilty).
2. The reporting verb (said) is often replaced by a verb that conveys the nature of the statement. Here, "admitted" is suitable as it reflects the acknowledgment of guilt.

Other options:

• "The defendant accepted his guilt": Though close, it doesn’t precisely follow the structure of reported speech.
• "The defendant said yes he was guilty": Incorrect, as "said yes" is not grammatically correct in formal indirect speech.
• "The guilty defendant accepted his fault": Incorrect, as it adds unnecessary details and changes the meaning.