(A) The mother pray that her son might be successful.
(B) The mother prayed that her son might be successful.
(C) The mother prays that my son might be successful.
(D) None of these
🧠 Explanation:
When changing narration from direct to indirect speech, the sentence structure and pronouns often change to fit the new context. In this example, the mother’s wish, “May you be successful,” is a prayer or hope directed toward her son. In indirect narration, this hopeful or prayerful tone is conveyed using verbs like “prayed,” “wished,” or “hoped,” followed by a clause introduced by “that.” The pronoun “you” changes to “her son” to maintain clarity. This transformation maintains the original meaning while fitting grammatical rules for reported speech, especially for expressions of wishes or blessings.
