Question

Select the correct option to complete the sentence in indirect speech:
Arjun said, "Raju plays badminton everyday."
Arjun said that Raju __________ badminton everyday.

• A. Plays
• B. Played
• C. Will play
• D. Is playing

Answer 1

The correct option is A Plays

As the given sentence is a general fact, it should always remain in the simple present tense even in the indirect speech.

Option B - 'Played' is the past form of the verb 'play' which is used to form the sentence in the simple past tense. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Will play' is used to form the sentence in the simple future tense. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Is playing' is used to form the sentence in the present continuous tense. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Plays' is the third person singular form of the verb 'play', which is used to form the sentence in the simple present tense. As the subject is the third person, we can use 'plays' here. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'Arjun said that Raju plays badminton everyday.'