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.
Aunt said to mother, "I will be in Surat on Friday."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Aunt told mother that she would be in Surat on Friday.
- The tense has been accurately changed to it's corresponding past form in this option by using 'told' and 'would'. Furthermore, the third person perspective has also been used. These features make this sentence accurate as it works accordingly with the rules of narration.