Question

Choose the direct speech for the following: \[ \text{He said that he would pay her wages the next day.} \]

• A. He said, "May I pay your wages tomorrow."
• B. He said, "I might pay your wages tomorrow."
• C. He said, "I did pay your wages tomorrow."
• D. He said, "I shall pay your wages tomorrow."

Hint:

In direct speech, for a promise or statement about the future, use "I shall" for the first person.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct direct speech version is "I shall pay your wages tomorrow." In indirect speech, "would" is used to report the future tense, but in direct speech, "shall" (for the first person) is used for the future tense, making option (D) the correct answer.