Choose the correct option to change the following question into Indirect Speech.

Julia said that she could not attend our wedding.

Julia said, "I cannot attend your wedding."

The correct answer is Option (4) - Julia said, "I cannot attend your wedding."

• Understanding the Sentence:

  • The sentence is in Indirect Speech and conveys Julia's inability to attend the wedding.
  • The verb "could" in Indirect Speech corresponds to "cannot" in Direct Speech when reporting a present inability.

• Converting to Direct Speech:

  • Indirect Speech: "Julia said that she could not attend our wedding."
  • Direct Speech: "Julia said, 'I cannot attend your wedding.'"