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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, …

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Mohan will say, "I want two persons to assist me."
aMohan will say that he will want two persons to assist him.
bMohan says that he will want two persons to assist him.
cMohan will say that two persons want to assist him.
dMohan will say that he wants two persons to assist him.
✓ Correct answer: d) Mohan will say that he wants two persons to assist him.
ExplanationThe correct answer is number 4, Mohan will say that he wants two persons to assist him.Reporting verb: "will say" → Future tense (so no tense change is needed in the reported speech).Pronouns: "I" (Mohan is speaking) → becomes "he" "me" → becomes "him" Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

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