A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose…
2025
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most
accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
The manager informed the employees that the deadline for submission had been extended by two days.
- A.
"You may submit the work two days later than planned," the manager informed.
- B.
"The deadline has been extended by two days," said the manager.
- C.
"We are extending the submission deadline by two days," the manager said.
- D.
"You must finish it within two extra days," the manager said.
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Correct answer: B
The indirect statement says that the deadline had been extended by two days. The direct version is: 'The deadline has been extended by two days,' said the manager.