Question : In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The chemistry teacher said, “Graphite is the softest element”.
Option 1:
The chemistry teacher told that Graphite would be the softest element.
Option 2: The chemistry teacher says that Graphite is the softest element.
Option 3: The chemistry teacher told that Graphite was the softest element
Option 4: The chemistry teacher said that Graphite is the softest element.
Correct Answer: The chemistry teacher said that Graphite is the softest element.
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
The chemistry teacher said that Graphite is the softest element.
Explanation:
The statement that was quoted speaks universal truth in this case.
The reported speech's tense and syntax will remain unchanged because you cannot change them to the past tense.
It would also be illogical to change anything that contains universal fact to the past tense.

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