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.
"Good-bye! Dear friend," said the patriot, "we will meet again."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.
- For changing direct/indirect speech into indirect/direct speech certain grammatical rules are followed:-
- "will" will be changed into "would".
The only the chosen option has the "would" so it will be correct.