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.
They said, “We will attend the performance tomorrow.”
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. They said that they would attend the performance the next day.
- Inverted comma is removed and 'that' is placed after 'said'.
- 'We' changes to 'they' 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.
- 'Tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.