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    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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    My brother said, "I can climb this hill in less than an

    hour."
    A My brother claimed that he can climb that hill in less than an hour. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B My brother claimed that he could climb this hill in less than an hour. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C My brother claimed that he can climb this hill in less than an hour. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D My brother claimed that he could climb that hill in less than an hour. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In reported speech, ‘can’ changes to ‘could’ and ‘this’ changes to ‘that’.

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