Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses…
2019
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Direct speech:
Ramya said, “I shall be 21 tomorrow.”
- A.
Ramya told that she should be 21 the following day.
- B.
Ramya told that she would be 21 tomorrow.
- C.
Ramya said that I should be 21 tomorrow.
- D.
Ramya said that she would be 21 the following day.
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Correct answer: D
“Shall” in reported speech becomes “would,” and “tomorrow” changes to “the following day.” The subject “I” becomes “she” because the speaker is Ramya.
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