Reported speech (embedded question/word order): Convert the direct sentence into correct indirect speech. Direct sentence: She said to her friend, 'I know where everyone is.' Choose the correct option.

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Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

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Given data Statement with an embedded wh-clause: 'where everyone is'. Concept/ApproachIn indirect speech, backshift 'know' → 'knew'. Embedded questions use statement order (subject before verb): 'where everyone was' (not 'where was everyone'). Option analysisB keeps correct word order and tense backshift.A/C/D have incorrect inversion or tense. Final AnswerShe told her friend that she knew where everyone was.

Reported speech (embedded question/word order): Convert the direct sentence into correct indirect speech. Direct sentence: She said to her friend, 'I know where everyone is.' Choose the correct option.

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