In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The child said, "What a beautiful sight!"
The child said that it was to be a beautiful sight.
The child exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.
The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.
The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.
B.
The child exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.