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.
He said, " Let it rain ever so hard, I shall go."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. He said that he would go however hard it might rain.
- As the reporting verb is in the past tense there will be a change in the tense of the reported speech.
- There will be no change in the reporting verb as there is an assertive sentence.
- "shall" will be changed into "should".
- Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
- As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.