Question

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My son said to me, "I will not disappoint you."

A My son tells me that he will not disappoint me. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B My son tells me that he will not be disappointing me. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C My son told me that he would not disappoint me. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D My son had told me that he would not be disappointing me. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Since ‘said’ is the reporting verb, ‘told’ should be used.

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