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Tap the sentence that correctly reports direct speech. Mrs Stevens said, "I am good at making desserts."

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Mrs Stevens said that she is good at making desserts.

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Mrs Stevens said that she was good at making desserts.

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Solution

The correct option is B Mrs Stevens said that she was good at making desserts.
When reported, the simple present changes to the simple past. The 'be' verb 'am' changes to 'was'.

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