Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Mrs. Mane said that she regretted having supplied us with an inferior brand of TV set and was ready to apologise for that.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3, i.e., Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”
Narration Concept: Changing from indirect to direct speech
Grammar Explanation:
Indirect speech she regretted having supplied us changes to direct speech I regret having supplied you
Pronouns change: she → I, us → you
Tense remains present for expressing personal feelings in direct speech: regret having supplied
Also matches was ready to apologise → I am ready to apologise
Correct sentence: Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”
Conclusion: The correct option is Mrs. Mane said, “I regret having supplied you with an inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”