Q: Convert from direct speech into indirect speech. "Alas! We lost the match by one point," said the Captain
(a)The Captain regretted that they had lost the match by one point
(b)The Captain regretted that they lost the match by one point
(c)The Captain exclaimed that they had lost the match by one point
(d)The Captain told the team that they had lost the match by one point
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (b): The Captain regretted that they lost the match by one point. Subject: English Language | Sub-topic: Grammar & Vocabulary Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.