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.
They said, “We have to complete this task by noon.”
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. They said that they had to complete that task by noon.
- Inverted comma will be removed and 'that' will be placed.
- 'We' will change into 'they' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Have' will change into 'had' as 'said' is in the past.
- 'This' will change into 'that'.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.