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.
The Principal informed the learners that the deadline for submission had been extended by three days.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. "The deadline has been extended by three days," said the Principal to the learners.
Changes required:
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Conjunction: Not required, as this is conversion from indirect to direct speech.
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Pronoun: None required.
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Tense: “had been extended” (past perfect in indirect) → “has been extended” (present perfect in direct).
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Other: Add quotation marks and restore the original spoken words.
Converted sentence:
“The deadline has been extended by three days,” said the Principal to the learners.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.