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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. My sister said,"They will contact you as soon as they finish the job."
✓ Correct answer: b) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.
ExplanationThe Correct Answer: Option B - My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.Explanation: When converting direct speech to indirect speech, we need to apply several changes: Add the conjunction "that" after the reporting verb "said." Change pronouns according to the new perspective: "you" (the listener) changes to "me" (the person being told about the conversation) Apply backshift of tenses: "will contact" changes to "would contact" However, in time clauses introduced by words like "as soon as," "when," "after," "before," etc., we typically do not change the tense if it refers to a future action that hasn't happened yet.The present tense "finish" remains unchanged.
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