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 told the staff that deadlines must be followed strictly.
- A.
"Deadlines must be followed strictly," said the manager.
- B.
"You should follow deadlines strictly," said the manager.
- C.
"Follow deadlines strictly," the manager said.
- D.
"Deadlines are to be followed," said the manager.
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Correct answer: A
The indirect sentence reports the manager's statement that deadlines must be followed strictly. The direct form is: 'Deadlines must be followed strictly,' said the manager.