Question
In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
My father said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
My father said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)My father said,”Honesty is the best policy.” (D.S.) My father said that honesty is the best policy. (I.S.) The statement is a Universal Truth. Hence, there will be no change in the Tense of the Verb.
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Answer: (a)My father said,”Honesty is the best policy.” (D.S.) My father said that honesty is the best policy. (I.S.) The statement is a Universal Truth. Hence, there will be no change in the Tense of the Verb.
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