Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Raman said, “Let us enjoy some snacks.”
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Raman proposed that they should enjoy some snacks.
Narration Concept: The sentence is a suggestion using “Let us”, which in indirect speech is reported using “proposed” or “suggested” with “that + subject + should + base verb”.
Grammatical Explanation: “Let us enjoy some snacks” expresses a proposal. In indirect speech, it changes to “Raman proposed that they should enjoy some snacks.”
Correction: “Let us” is replaced by “they should” and the reporting verb “said” changes to “proposed”.
Final Sentence: Raman proposed that they should enjoy some snacks
Conclusion: The correct answer is Raman proposed that they should enjoy some snacks.