Convert the following indirect speech sentence into direct speech by selecting the correct option.
The Minister said that the new policy would be effective from next month.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: The Minister said, "The new policy will be effective from next month."
Explanation:
• To convert an indirect speech sentence into direct speech, remove the conjunction that and place the reported statement within quotation marks preceded by a comma.
• When changing from indirect to direct speech with a past reporting verb (said), the modal verb would changes back to will to indicate a future intention or timeline (next month).
Quick Tip: Direct (will) → Indirect (would); therefore, Indirect (would) converts back to Direct (will).