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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 family said, "We were watching TV when we heard the news."

The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news.
The family said that they had been watching TV when they have had heard the news.
The family said that they have been watching TV when they had heard the news.
The family said that they have been watching TV when they have had heard the news.

Correct Answer: The family said that they had been watching TV when they had heard the news.

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