Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He told you that he would discuss the matter that evening.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. He said to you, “I will discuss the matter today evening.”
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The indirect speech uses "asked" and phrases like "how it was that he was always late."
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Direct speech requires using the actual words spoken, which are framed as a question.
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The indirect question "how it was that he was always late" translates to a direct question: "How is it that you are always late?"
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Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks and is introduced with a reporting clause, such as "The Principal said to Kamal."
So, the direct speech form is: The Principal said to Kamal, “How is it that you are always late for school?”