Question:
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The official said that only if the forms were submitted on time would the applications be processed.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The official said that only if the forms were submitted on time would the applications be processed.
Options:
- a) “The applications would be processed only if the forms were submitted on time,” said the official.
- b) “Only if the forms were submitted on time would the applications be processed,” said the official.
- c) “If forms are submitted on time, the applications would be processed,” said the official.
- d) “Submit forms on time and your applications will be processed,” said the official.
- a) “The applications would be processed only if the forms were submitted on time,” said the official.
- b) “Only if the forms were submitted on time would the applications be processed,” said the official.
- c) “If forms are submitted on time, the applications would be processed,” said the official.
- d) “Submit forms on time and your applications will be processed,” said the official.
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
The correct direct speech accurately reflects the condition stated, keeping ‘would’ and ‘were’ consistent as they are directly quoted in this conditional context.
The correct direct speech accurately reflects the condition stated, keeping ‘would’ and ‘were’ consistent as they are directly quoted in this conditional context.