In the following question, a sentence has been given in Indirect Speech. Choose the correct Direct Speech form.
The meteorologist said that it might rain heavily in the hills.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: The meteorologist said, "It might rain heavily in the hills."
Explanation:
• To convert an indirect speech statement into direct speech, remove the conjunction that and place the reported words within quotation marks preceded by a comma.
• Modal verbs such as might, could, would, and should do not change their form in indirect speech and remain the same when reverting to direct speech.
• Hence, the modal verb might is retained without change.