Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. They said, “They were practising for the next annual function.”
They said, “They were practising for the next annual function.”
The question asks to convert the given sentence from indirect speech to direct speech. The original sentence is already in direct speech. Direct speech involves quoting the exact words spoken. Indirect speech reports what someone said without using the exact words.
Let's analyze the options:
- Option 1: "They said, “They were practising for the next annual function.”" This is the exact same sentence given in the question, and it is already in direct speech. The pronouns and tense are consistent with the original statement.
- Option 2: "They said, “We are practising for the next annual function.”" This option changes the pronoun from "they" to "we," altering the original meaning. The tense is also incorrect.
- Option 3: "They said, “We are practising for tomorrow’s annual function.”" This option changes both the pronoun and the time reference, significantly changing the original sentence's meaning.
- Option 4: "They said, “We have been practising for the next annual function.”" This option changes the pronoun and the verb tense, thus changing the original meaning.
Therefore, only Option 1 accurately represents the sentence in direct speech without altering its original meaning.
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