alleryStart learning →In indirect speech, pronouns and place words suit the context of
Athe original speech
Bthe act of reporting
Cthe listener's age
Dthe written text
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. the act of reporting
Words generally take referents appropriate to the situation in which the reporting takes place.
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