Statements (place/time words): Convert indirect report to correct direct speech Indirect sentence: Dhruv said that he was sick and tired of working for that company. Recover the direct form with appropriate deictic shifts ("that" → "this") and person change. Choose the correct direct sentence.
Verbal Ability
Change of Speech
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADhruv said, "I am sick and tired of working for this company."
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BDhruv said, "He was tired of that company."
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CDhruv said to me, "I am sick and tired of working for this company."
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DDhruv said, "I will be tired of working for that company."
Answer
Correct Answer: Dhruv said, "I am sick and tired of working for this company."
Explanation
ApproachIndirect "he was … for that company" suggests original direct "I am … for this company" (speaker's own company; present tense; proximal demonstrative "this").
Option analysis(A) correctly restores first person "I", present tense "am", and "this company". ✅(B) Keeps third person in direct — illogical.(C) Adds "to me", not given.(D) Changes tense/meaning to future.
Final AnswerDhruv said, "I am sick and tired of working for this company."