Question

Convert the given sentence into Direct Speech: Minister told that he would come there

• A. Minister says, “ I shall come there ”
• B. Minister said, “ he shall come there ”
• C. Minister said, “ I come there ”
• D. Minister said, “ I shall come there ”

Hint:

In direct speech, first-person "I" and "We" often pair with "shall" to express future intent, which backshifts to "would" in indirect speech.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Converting from indirect to direct speech requires handling modal verbs. In indirect speech, "would" is often the backshifted version of "will" or "shall."

Step 1: Identify the Modal Shift.
The indirect sentence uses "would". In direct speech, this is typically "will" or "shall". Since the subject is "I" (the Minister speaking about himself), "shall" is grammatically traditional for the first person in formal statements.

Step 2: Adjust the Subject Pronoun.
The "he" in the indirect sentence refers to the Minister. When the Minister speaks directly, he will use the first-person pronoun "I".

Step 3: Reviewing the Options.

• Option A: Uses "says" (Present tense), which is incorrect.
• Option B: Uses "he," keeping the third person inside the quotes.
• Option C: Uses "I come," which is simple present and doesn't match the future intent of "would."
• Option D: Correctly uses "Minister said," the pronoun "I," and the modal "shall." Final Answer: Option D