Question: What is the correct form of indirect speech for: \'John said, \'I have finished my work.\'

Options:

1. John said that he has finished his work.
2. John said that he had finished his work.
3. John said he finished his work.
4. John said he has finished his work.

Correct Answer: John said that he had finished his work.

Solution:

In indirect speech, the present perfect \'have finished\' changes to past perfect \'had finished\'.