Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
“I am reading a book,” he explained.
1
He explained he will be reading a book.
2
He explained that he was reading a book.
3
He explained that he has be reading a book.
4
He explained that I am reading a book.