Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
David said, “Don’t worry Frank. I will bring you up to date when I meet you next.”
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. David told Frank not to worry as he would bring him up to date when he met him next.
"Said" is changed to "told" because the original sentence addresses Frank directly.
"Don’t worry" is converted into "not to worry" to convey the command in indirect speech.
"I" (David) changes to "he."
"Will" changes to "would" to reflect the future tense in the reported speech.
"You" (Frank) changes to "him."
The phrase "when I meet you next" changes to "when he met him next," to reflect the time frame appropriately in indirect speech.
The most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence is "David told Frank not to worry as he would bring him up to date when he met him next."