He said, 'Alas! I have lost my wallet.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He said, 'Alas! I have lost my wallet.'
A. He said that he lost his wallet.
B. He said with sorrow that he lost his wallet.
C. He exclaimed with sorrow that he had lost his wallet.
D. He exclaimed that he had lost his wallet.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Exclamatory sentence with 'Alas!' is reported using 'exclaimed with sorrow'. Present perfect changes to past perfect.

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A. He said that he rather not say anything.
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Correct Answer: Option B


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