The reporting verb is in past tense (said), so the simple past bought in direct speech shifts to past perfect had bought in indirect speech. Hence: Sanjeev said that he had bought a saree for his mother.
Choose the best option of indirect speech for the sentence given:-
Sanjeev said, "I bought a saree for my mother."
A. Sanjeev said that he had bought a saree for his mother.
B. Sanjeev said that he was buying a saree for his mother.
C. Sanjeev said that he had been buying a saree for his mother.
D. Sanjeev said that he will be buy a saree for his mother.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Held on 22 Jun 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
D only
C only
A only
B only
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