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Convert to indirect speech: 'It is an excellent essay.' the teacher said.
AThe teacher remarked that it had been an excellent essay.
BThe teacher remarked that it has been an excellent essay.
CThe teacher remarked that it is an excellent essay.
DThe teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.
1. Direct: simple present 'is'.
2. With a past reporting verb (said/remarked), simple present shifts to simple past.
3. Therefore 'was an excellent essay' is correct.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2021 PYQ Q.18_