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.
The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e. The teacher told me to stand there next to the podium.
- This option accurately uses 'there' to indicate the same place as denoted by 'here' in the given question. It also changes the tense to it's corresponding past form by using 'told'. This is in accordance to the rules of narration that state that the corresponding past tense of the present action in direct speech should appear in Indirect speech.