In the following question, a sentence has been given in Indirect Speech. Choose the correct Direct Speech form. The doctor said that too much sugar can harm the liver.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: The doctor said, "Too much sugar can harm the liver."
Explanation
• To convert an indirect speech statement into direct speech, remove the conjunction that, add a comma after the reporting verb (said), and enclose the spoken words in quotation marks.
• The reported clause represents a factual or scientific statement, so its modal verb (can) remains unchanged.
Quick Tip: General scientific truths and factual statements do not undergo tense or modal changes when converting between direct and indirect speech.