Choose the correct option to change the following question into Indirect Speech.
Julia said that she could not attend our wedding.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) - Julia said, "I cannot attend your wedding."
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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.
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Converting to Direct Speech:
- Indirect Speech: "Julia said that she could not attend our wedding."
- Direct Speech: "Julia said, 'I cannot attend your wedding.'"