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.
He said that he would join the meeting after lunch.
- A.
"I will join the meeting after lunch," he said.
- B.
"I would join the meeting after lunch," he said.
- C.
"I shall join the meeting after lunch," he said.
- D.
"I can join the meeting after lunch," he said.
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Correct answer: A
In direct speech, 'would' in reported speech goes back to 'will' when the speaker's original words are restored: "I will join the meeting after lunch," he said.