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“How Did You Enjoy Your College Picnic?” Said Mohini to Meena. “It Was Wonderful. I Can Never Forget It.” Change It into Indirect Speech - English

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“How did you enjoy your college picnic?” said Mohini to Meena.
“It was wonderful. I can never forget it.”  [Change it into indirect speech]
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Mohini asked Meena how she enjoyed her college picnic. Meena replied that it was wonderful and unforgettable.
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