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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL Tier II - 7 March 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q62

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. 
Harry said that he would not be in town on Friday.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Harry said, “I will not be in town on Friday”. 

  • The reported statement is "he would not be in town on Friday." To change this into direct speech, we use quotation marks to enclose the reported statement.

  • The tense is adjusted to "will" to represent the exact words that Harry would use if speaking directly.

Hence, the correct answer would be option 2.