In the following question, a sentence has been given in Indirect Speech. Choose the correct Direct Speech form.
The coach told the players that they must give their best during the finals.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: The coach said, “You must give your best during the finals.”
Explanation
• Pronoun change: The third-person pronouns they and their in indirect speech refer to the players being spoken to directly, so they change to second-person pronouns you and your in direct speech.
• Modal verb: The modal must remains unchanged when expressing a strong obligation or command.
• The conjunction that is omitted and the direct quotation is enclosed within quotation marks.