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The teacher said, “The new principal has taken over the charge.” Change into indirect speech.

The teacher said, “The new principal has taken over the charge.” Change into indirect speech.

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  1. Indirect Speech: The teacher said that the new principal had taken over the charge.

    Explanation: When the reporting verb is in the past (said) and the direct speech is in the present perfect tense, then the indirect (reported) speech will change into the past perfect tense.

    Present Perfect Tense > Past Perfect Tense.

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