In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
"My train will reach by noon," he explained.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. He explained that his train would reach by noon.
- As per the rules of narration, this option changes the tense to it's corresponding past-form by using 'would' and 'explained'. Moreover, the third person perspective 'his' has been used. These features make this option wholly accurate.