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 observed that the appellate bench might overturn the ruling were new exculpatory evidence to surface.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Indirect speech:
“She observed that the appellate bench might overturn the ruling were new exculpatory evidence to surface.”
To convert into direct speech:
“might” → “might” (can remain same in hypothetical condition)
“were… to surface” → formal conditional → becomes “were… to surface” or simplified “if… were to surface”
Option B:
the modal “might”
the conditional structure “were… to surface”
the meaning and tone
Other options:
A changes “might” → “may”
C changes meaning completely
D is grammatically incorrect
Hindi Explanation:
Indirect से Direct में बदलते समय अर्थ और शर्त (condition) वही रहनी चाहिए