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.
The manager said to the executive, "Today you will come along with me to meet the client."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- 'That' is added.
- 'Today' changes to 'that day'.
- 'You' changes to 'he' according to 'the executive' as the second person changes according to the object of the reporting verb.
- 'Me' changes to 'him' according to 'the manager' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Will' changes to 'would' as the reporting verb is in the past tense.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.