Choose the option that is in the direct form of the sentence. Ellen said that…
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Choose the option that is in the direct form of the sentence.
Ellen said that their show had crossed 3000 episodes.
- A.
Ellen said, "Our show had been crossed 3000 episodes."
- B.
Ellen said, "Our show has crossed 3000 episodes."
- C.
Ellen says, "Our show had crossed 3000 episodes."
- D.
Ellen said, "Our show had to cross 3000 episodes."
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Correct answer: B
Solution
The direct form of the given sentence is 'Ellen said, "Our show has crossed 3000 episodes."
While changing a sentence from indirect speech to direct speech, we need to follow these steps-
The conjunction 'that' will be replaced with a comma (,) and inverted commas (" ").
'Said' remains unchanged.
The past perfect tense (had crossed) is changed into the present perfect tense (has crossed).
The possessive adjective (their) is changed into 'our' i.e. according to the subject of the reporting verb (Ellen).
The final sentence- Ellen said, "Our show has crossed 3000 episodes."