Question

People say "A man is judged by the dress he wears". The reported speech is

• A. People said that a man was judged by the dress he wore
• B. People say that a man is judged by the dress he wears
• C. People said that a man is judged by the dress he wears
• D. It is said that a man is judged by the dress he wears

Answer 1

Answer:

B. People say that a man is judged by the dress he wears

• 'Say', 'says' and 'will say' എന്നിവ റിപോട്ടിങ് വെർബുകളായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുമ്പോൾ വാക്യത്തിൻ്റെ കാലത്തിൽ (tense) മാറ്റം വരുത്തേണ്ടതില്ല. ഒരു that വാക്യത്തിൽ add ചെയ്താൽ മതി. And change the pronouns if present. 
• People say "A man is judged by the dress he wears".The reported speech is - People say that a man is judged by the dress he wears. 
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