Direct and Indirect Speech - Common Errors

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English

Direction: A sentence has been given in direct speech. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech.

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a. James told his mother that he was leaving for New York tomorrow.

b. James told his mother he is leaving for New York tomorrow.

c. James told his mother that he was leaving for New York the next day.

d. James told his mother he would be leaving for New York the next day.