Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice.
The old woman explained with a sigh that she was feeling unwell and could not join the outing.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2
Direct & Indirect Speech Concept: While changing from indirect to direct speech, the exact words of the speaker are placed within quotation marks and pronouns/tenses are changed according to the original statement.
Explanation: The indirect sentence says that the old woman was feeling unwell and could not join the outing. In direct speech, these become “I am unwell” and “I cannot join the outing.” Option 2 correctly expresses these original words in proper direct speech form.
Correct Sentence: The old woman said, “I am unwell and I cannot join the outing.”
Conclusion: Hence, Option 2 is the correct answer.