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 friend said to me, "I am willing to help you on a condition."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. My friend said to me that he was willing to help me on a condition.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- The present continuous tense changes to the past continuous tense.
- 'I' changes to 'he' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'You' changes to 'me' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.