Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech.
They asked whether the meeting was likely to begin soon or be delayed further.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
In indirect speech, the reporting verb 'asked' indicates a question, and the reporting phrase 'whether... or' requires a 'yes/no' question structure in direct speech. Option D accurately converts the tense and structure of the original sentence, maintaining the choice between two options.