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Q: In the following question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four given alternatives. Select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. "How clever of you to have solved the puzzle so quickly!" said the master.
  • A. The master shouted the he had solved the puzzle so quickly.
  • B. The master was stunned that he had solved cleverly the puzzle.
  • C. The master expressed that he was clever enough to solve the puzzle so quickly
  • D. The master exclaimed with applause that it was very clever of him to have solved the puzzle so quickly.
Correct Answer: Option D - Direct- "How clever of you to have solved the puzzle so quickly!" said the master Indirect - The master exclaimed with applause that it was very clever of him to have solved the puzzle so quickly.
D. Direct- "How clever of you to have solved the puzzle so quickly!" said the master Indirect - The master exclaimed with applause that it was very clever of him to have solved the puzzle so quickly.

Explanations:

Direct- "How clever of you to have solved the puzzle so quickly!" said the master Indirect - The master exclaimed with applause that it was very clever of him to have solved the puzzle so quickly.