Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Rajesh said to Vandana, "You must buy a beautiful dress for your birthday."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Rajesh told Vandana that she must buy a beautiful dress for her birthday.
Changes required:
Conjunction – that is used to connect the reported part.
Pronoun – you becomes she, your becomes her (as Vandana is being spoken to).
Verb – must remains must (as it is a modal verb and often stays the same in reported speech).
Tense – No change in tense as must is a modal verb.
Converted sentence: Rajesh told Vandana that she must buy a beautiful dress for her birthday.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.