Correct option is B
Direct speech: The exact words of the speaker are quoted using quotation marks.
Indirect speech: The speaker’s words are reported with necessary changes in tense, pronouns, and structure.
Explanation:
In direct speech:
· “They would” becomes “We will” (speaker is part of the group)
· “The following year” becomes “next year”
Grammar Rule:
· In converting indirect to direct speech:
· "would" changes back to "will"
· pronouns are adjusted according to the speaker/listener
· time expressions: “the following year” → “next year”
· Example: He said that he would come the next day → He said, “I will come tomorrow.”