Direction: In each of the following questions, 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.
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He said, “How I wish they would come!”
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- He exclaimed that he wished they would come.
- He exclaimed hopefully that they would come.
- He exclaimed that he would wish them to come.
- He exclaimed how he wished they would come.
Correct Option: B
He exclaimed hopefully that they would come. (Indirect)
said (wish) ⇒ exclaimed hopefully
that ⇒ Conj.
