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 glanced at his watch, “And by the way, I must be off”.
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- He glanced at his watch and remarked that it was rather late and that he must go.
- He glanced at his watch and quickly went away saying that he must go.
- He glanced at his watch and remarked that he must leave at once.
- He glanced at his watch and hurried away.
Correct Option: C
He glanced at his watch and remarked that he must leave at once. (Indirect)
and by the way ⇒ and remarked
that ⇒ Conj.
I ⇒ he
must be off ⇒ must leave at once
