Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct Speech.
They told us that we needn't bring anything.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Transformation from indirect speech to direct speech:
Modal Verb Preservation: In English grammar, the modal verb "needn't" often remains unchanged when converting between direct and indirect speech, especially when it expresses a general lack of obligation.
Pronoun Shift: The indirect pronoun "we" (referring to the people being spoken to) changes to the direct pronoun "you" to reflect the original address.
Reporting Verb: The indirect reporting verb "told us" is replaced by the standard direct reporting verb "said" (followed by a comma and quotation marks).
Direct speech: They said, "You needn't bring anything."