In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.
- As the reported speech is in "imperative sentence" we need to make changes according to this.
- There will be a change in the reporting verb and it will be changed into "requested" as there is "please in the reported speech".
- The inverted comma will be changed into "to".
- "Today" will be changed into "that day".
- "said" will be changed into "had changed".
As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.