Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Cornelius said to Pauline, “You can have your old job back with a raise in the salary.”
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Cornelius assured Pauline that she could have her old job back with a raise in the salary.
"Assured" is used instead of directly quoting Cornelius. It conveys the sense of giving confidence or certainty.
"You" becomes "she" to match Pauline, the person being addressed.
"Can" changes to "could" to reflect the shift from direct to indirect speech, aligning with past tense reporting.
Sentence in indirect speech "Cornelius assured Pauline that she could have her old job back with a raise in the salary."