From the given alternatives, select the correct direct narration of the given indirect narration.
Tanvi told Rakesh that she believed the key to a happy life was maintaining strong relationships with her friends and family members.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: Tanvi said to Rakesh, "I believe the key to a happy life is maintaining strong relationships with my friends and family members."
Explanation:
• Reporting Verb: 'told Rakesh' in indirect speech changes back to 'said to Rakesh' in direct speech.
• Tense Change: The past tense verbs in indirect speech ('believed', 'was') revert to the simple present tense ('believe', 'is') in direct speech when reporting a personal viewpoint or belief.
• Pronoun Change: The third-person pronouns referring to Tanvi ('she', 'her') shift back to first-person pronouns ('I', 'my').