In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The artist said, "I was painting a picture here at the bank of this river."
Options
A. The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of that river.
B. The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of this river.
C. The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
D. The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of this river.
Correct Answer
The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.