Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The mother said that the kids were playing.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is The mother said, “The kids are playing”. i.e. option 4.
- Take the reported statement in indirect speech and convert it back to its original direct form, enclosing it in quotation marks.
- Introduce the direct statement using a reporting verb such as "said" or "asked."
- If the reporting verb is in the past tense in the indirect speech, maintain it in the past tense in the direct speech as well.