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    Question

    Select the option which correctly converts the given

    sentence into indirect speech. The old man said, "Farewell my friends. May you live in peace and prosperity!"
    A The old man bade his friends farewell and prayed that you may live in peace and prosperity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The old man bade his friends farewell and prayed that they might live in peace and prosperity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The old man bids his friends farewell and prays that they might live in peace and prosperity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The old man bid his friends farewell and prayed that they may live in peace and prosperity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, the verb should be 'bade' as it should be in the past tense. So, options 3 and 4 can be eliminated. In option 1, 'you' is mentioned. It is incorrect. Option 2 is correct.

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