Choose the correct indirect (reported) speech for: He said, “I am sorry for being late.”
AHe said sorry for being late.
BHe apologized for being late.
CHe apologized that he is late.
DHe was sorry that he is late.
Explanation
An apology expressed in direct speech, introduced by ‘I am sorry,’ is conventionally reported using the verb ‘apologized,’ followed by ‘for’ and a gerund, giving ‘apologized for being late.’ This structure is more natural and formally correct in indirect speech than directly translating the phrase ‘I am sorry’ word for word. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.
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