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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: She told her friend that she knew where everyone was.

Explanation:

Given data

  • Statement with an embedded wh-clause: 'where everyone is'.


Concept/Approach
In indirect speech, backshift 'know' → 'knew'. Embedded questions use statement order (subject before verb): 'where everyone was' (not 'where was everyone').


Option analysis
B keeps correct word order and tense backshift.A/C/D have incorrect inversion or tense.


Final Answer
She told her friend that she knew where everyone was.

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