Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct to Indirect Speech. Ravi said,
"I will be joining the new office soon."
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Transformation from direct to indirect speech:
Reporting Verb: The reporting verb "said" is in the past tense, so the tense of the reported speech must change (backshift).
Pronoun Change: The first-person pronoun "I" changes to the third-person "he" to match the subject, Ravi.
Tense Change: In indirect speech, "will" changes to its past form, "would."
Continuous Aspect: Since the original sentence is in the future continuous tense ("will be joining"), the indirect speech must maintain that aspect, becoming "would be joining."
Indirect speech: Ravi said that he would be joining the new office soon.