Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.
Cornelius said to Pauline, “You can have your old job back with a raise in the salary.”

Correct option is C

Direct speech- Direct speech, also known as quoted speech or direct quotation, is a way of reporting someone's exact words.
Indirect speech- Indirect speech, also known as reported speech or indirect quotation, is a way of reporting someone's words or thoughts indirectly, without using their exact words.
Rules for Changing Direct to Indirect Speech:
1. Pronoun Changes:
· In indirect speech, pronouns change according to the perspective of the speaker. Here, "You" (addressing Pauline) becomes "she" in indirect speech.
2. Tense Shift:
· The tense of the verb typically shifts back in time. The modal verb "can" changes to "could" in indirect speech to reflect the change from direct to reported speech.
3. Verb of Communication:
· The reporting verb "said to" changes depending on the context of the speech. Since Cornelius is providing reassurance, "assured" is the most appropriate verb in this context.
4. Quotations and Conjunctions:
· The quotation marks are removed in indirect speech, and a conjunction such as "that" is used to link the reported speech to the reporting verb.
Example:
· Direct: "You can take the day off," he said.
· Indirect: He assured me that I could take the day off.