English Grammar - Narration

English Grammar
English Grammar - Narration

Choose the correct indirect speech.

He said, "Bravo! You have done well."

Options:

  1. He applauded me saying that I had done well.
  2. He said bravo.
  3. He appreciated.
  4. He ordered.

Right Answer: He applauded me saying that I had done well.

The interjection "Bravo!" expresses praise or appreciation. In indirect speech, such expressions are commonly reported using verbs like "applauded," "praised," or "congratulated," depending on the context. Since the reporting verb is in the past tense, the present perfect tense "have done" changes to the past perfect tense "had done." Therefore, the correct indirect speech is "He applauded me saying that I had done well." The other options are incomplete or fail to convey the intended meaning.
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