Pick out the correct sentence in indirect narration of the following sentence: He said, 'How wise I am?'

Question

Option 1: He exclaimed that I was very wise.

Option 2: He exclaimed that he was very wise.

Option 3: He exclaimed that I am very wise.

Option 4: He regretted that he was very wise.

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

Option 2 is correct as it accurately transforms the direct question into an indirect statement reflecting self-praise. Option 1 changes the subject mistakenly. Option 3 uses the present tense incorrectly in indirect speech, and Option 4 changes the expression from exclamation to regret, altering the original tone.

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