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.
“Bring me my spectacles,” said grandfather to me.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Grandfather ordered me to bring him his spectacles.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- 'Me' changes to 'him' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb. Both should be in the objective case.
- 'My' changes to 'his' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb. Both should be in the possessive case.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.