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.
My mother says, "I have often told you not to play with fire."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. My mother says that she has often told me not to play with fire.
- For changing direct/indirect speech into indirect/direct speech certain grammatical rules are followed:-
- In the given statement, the reporting verb is in the present tense so there will be no change in the tense of the statement.
- Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
As the chosen option follows all the given rules it will be correct.