Question : 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.
Manager said, "I am aware of your increasing discomfort in the office".
Option 1: Manager will say that she was aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Option 2: Manager would say that she is aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Option 3: Manager said that she was aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Option 4: Manager would say that she was aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Correct Answer: Manager said that she was aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Manager said that she was aware of my increasing discomfort in the office.
Explanation:
The reporting verb in this sentence is simple present. The past tense will be changed to simple past. The pronouns "I" and "your" will be changed to "my" and "she," respectively, to refer to the speaker and the mother, respectively.
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