In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
You said, "My parents never liked my accepting any job but I had always wanted to stand on my own feet".
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. You said that your parents never liked your accepting any job but you always wanted to stand on your own feet.
- As the reported speech is in "assertive sentence" we need to make changes according to this. The inverted comma will be changed into "that".
- There will be no change in the tense of the reported speech.
- "my accepting" will be changed into "your accepting".
As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.