In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He says, "The sun rises in the east."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. He says that the sun rises in the east.
- As the reporting verb is in the present tense there will be no change in the tense of the reported speech.
- There will be no change in the reporting verb as the given reported speech is in universal truth.
- Inverted comma will be changed into "that".
- As all the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.