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    Question

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

    My grandfather wished that God should give me success in my new venture. He further said that his prayers would always be with me.

    A My grandfather says to me, “God might give you success in your new venture! My prayers are always going to be with you.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B My grandfather said to me, “Maybe God will give you success in your new venture! My prayers would always be with you.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C My grandfather wished to me, “May God give to you success in your new venture! My prayers are always with you.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D My grandfather said to me, “May God give you success in your new venture! My prayers will always be with you.” Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "wished that God should give me success" is transformed into the more direct expression "May God give you success," which is the typical direct speech form for conveying a wish.

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