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How to convert this sentence in an indirect speech, He said, "I am a man."?

Asked by Tukkatan, Last updated: Apr 14, 2024

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Mounika yeddulla

Mounika yeddulla

Mounika yeddulla
Mounika yeddulla

Answered Dec 18, 2020

He said that he is a man because it is universal truth (in direct and indirect speech there is a rule that universal truth does not change).

For example: :Teacher said, "The sun is round".

Answer: Teacher said that the sun is round.

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kesuksesanku36

kesuksesanku

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Kesuksesanku

Answered May 04, 2017

It should not be replaced to "was" because if "is" is a derect
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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Mar 17, 2017

He said that he is a man.
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