A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
She said that the seminar had been postponed indefinitely.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 ✅
She said, 'The seminar has been postponed indefinitely.'
Why Option 1 is correct:
Indirect → Direct Speech Rule:
| Indirect | Direct |
|---|---|
| had been (Past Perfect) | has been (Present Perfect) |
Indirect speech mein 'had been' tha
→ Direct speech mein 'has been' hoga ✅
Why Option 4 is WRONG:
She said, 'The seminar had been postponed indefinitely.' ❌
Direct speech mein 'had been' use nahi hota jab indirect mein 'had been' ho — yeh tense change rule violate karta hai!
Rule Summary:
Indirect → had been
Direct → has been ✅