state gov DSSSB Warder, Assistant Superintendent, Matron Mock Test 2024 English Grammar Direct and Indirect Speech
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The famous archaeologist said, "The ancient Egyptians built these pyramids around 2500 BC."
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The famous archaeologist said that the ancient Egyptians built those pyramids around 2500 BC.
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The famous archaeologist said that the ancient Egyptians had built these pyramids around 2500 BC.
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The famous archaeologist said that the ancient Egyptians build these pyramids around 2500 BC.
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The famous archaeologist said that the ancient Egyptians were building these pyramids around 2500 BC.