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 advisor said that if need be, he would intervene personally.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Indirect speech: “The advisor said that if need be, he would intervene personally.”
Converting to direct speech:
he → I (speaker’s perspective)
would → will (reverse backshift)
Keep the phrase “if need be” unchanged (it’s a fixed expression)