Question

In the question below, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect/direct speech.

I told him that he was not working hard.

• A. I said to him, "You are not working hard."
• B. I told to him, "You are not working hard."
• C. I said, "You are not working hard."
• D. I said to him, "He is not working hard."

Answer 1

The correct option is A I said to him, "You are not working hard."

While converting from indirect speech to direct speech, "was/were" becomes "am/is/are" and "him/her" becomes "you".
Direct speech is : I said to him, "You are not working hard."
Hence, option $\left(A\right)$ is correct.