Report the following dialogue by shoosing the correct option.Q.They sa...
To report the dialogue accurately, we need to choose the correct option. Let's analyze each option:
Option A: They said they take class everyday.
- This option is incorrect because it does not use the past tense verb "took" to report the statement.
Option B: They take class everyday.
- This option is incorrect because it does not report the original statement using reported speech.
Option C: They said that they took class everyday.
- This option is correct because it uses the past tense verb "took" to report the statement, and it also uses reported speech by including the phrase "they said."
Option D: None of the above.
- This option is incorrect because option C is the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: They said that they took class everyday.
Summary:
The correct option to report the dialogue is option C: They said that they took class everyday.
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Report the following dialogue by shoosing the correct option.Q.They sa...
Understanding Reported Speech
When converting direct speech into reported speech, certain grammatical changes must be made to convey the original meaning accurately.
Context of the Dialogue
The original statement is:
- They said, "They take class every day."
Identifying the Changes
1. Tense Shift:
- In reported speech, the present tense ("take") typically changes to the past tense ("took").
2. Introduction of 'That':
- It's common to use 'that' to make the reported speech clearer, although it is often optional.
3. Pronoun Adjustment:
- The pronoun "they" remains the same in this context since it is being reported directly.
Analyzing the Options
- Option A: "They said they take class every day."
- This retains the present tense and is incorrect for reported speech.
- Option B: "They take class every day."
- This is simply the direct quote without reporting it and is not in reported speech.
- Option C: "They said that they took class every day."
- This correctly shifts "take" to "took," uses 'that' for clarity, and conveys the original meaning accurately.
- Option D: "None of the above."
- This is incorrect since option C is a suitable conversion.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option C, as it adheres to the rules of converting direct speech into reported speech by changing the tense and maintaining clarity.