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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Tom said that the burglar had come in through the window.
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- Tom said, “The burglar had came in through the window".
- Tom said, “The burglar must have come in through the window”.
- Tom said, “Did the burglar come in through the window”.
- Tom said, “The burglar came in through the window”.
Correct Option: D
Tom said, “The burglar came in through the window.” (Indirect)
had come (Past Per.) ⇒ came (S. Past)