Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice.
The foreman stated that the team had completed the construction project the previous day.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
To convert a sentence from indirect to direct speech, the verb tense must be shifted back from the past perfect ('had completed') to the simple past ('completed') to match the time frame of the original statement. Additionally, 'the previous day' changes back to 'yesterday'.