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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. My father said, "We have been living here since the day this house was built."

My father said that they had been living here since the day that house was built.
My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.
My father said that they have been living there since the day that house were built.
My father said that they have been living here since the day this house were being built.

Correct Answer: My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.

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