Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The little girl said, "This bicycle is mine."

Options

A. The little girl said that this bicycle is mine.
B. The little girl said that bicycle was her.
C. The little girl said that this bicycle is hers.
D. The little girl said that that bicycle was hers.

Answer

D

Explanation

The little girl said that that bicycle was hers. (Correct)
(a) The little girl said that `ul("this")` bicycle is mine. (Incorrect word)
(b) The little girl said that bicycle was her. ("That" is missing and "hers" should be used in place of her)
(c ) The little girl said that `ul("this")` bicycle is hers. (Incorrect word)