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.
Mr. Rao told Mr. Mehta that he had to go to the town that day.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mr. Rao said, "Mr. Mehta, I have to go to the town today."
- As the given statement is in "Indirect speech" we need to change it into "direct speech".
- We need to follow some rules for this.
- "told" will be changed into, "said".
- "that" will be changed into "inverted comma".
- Tense of the reported speech will be changed into "present perfect tense".
As the only chosen option follows these rules it will be correct. Hence, the chosen option will be correct.