Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.

He said that he was sorry for all that.

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  1. “I am sorry for all then.” He says.
  2. “I was sorry for all this.” He said.
  3. “I am sorry for all that.” He says.
  4. “I am sorry for all this.” He said.

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Option 4 : “I am sorry for all this.” He said.
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Here the correct answer is “I am sorry for all this.” He said.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is in indirect speech. We need to change it into direct speech.
  • The reported verb remains the same.
  • Commas and inverted commas are added.
  • Simple past tense 'was' changes to simple present tense 'am'.
  • 'that' changes to 'this'.
  • The pronoun 'he' changes to 'I'.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.


Correct Direct Speech“I am sorry for all this.” He said.

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