Exclamations: Convert indirect exclamation to the correct direct exclamatory sentence Indirect sentence: She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight. Restore the expressive direct form with "What a …!" structure. Choose the correct direct sentence.
Verbal Ability
Change of Speech
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AShe said with sorrow, "What a pity it is."
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BShe said, "What a mystery it is."
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CShe said, "What a miserable sight it is."
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DShe said, "What a miserable plight it is."
Answer
Correct Answer: She said, "What a miserable plight it is."
Explanation
ConceptExclamations reported with "exclaimed with sorrow" often originate from a "What a … it is!" structure. The key noun is "plight".
Option analysis(D) exactly matches the noun and exclamatory construction. ✅(A) Changes the noun to "pity".(B) and (C) substitute other nouns, altering meaning.
Final AnswerShe said, "What a miserable plight it is."