Question

Tap the option that correctly reports the given sentence.

I said, 'I think Ria should take up acting.'

• A. I demanded that Riya should take up acting.
• B. I suggested that Ria take up acting.
• C. I think Ria should take up acting', was what I suggested.
• D. I agreed that she should take up acting.

Answer 1

The correct option is B I suggested that Ria take up acting.

'I suggested that Ria take up acting.' is the correct answer as the reporting verb 'suggested' is used along with the word 'that'. Here, the reporting verb 'suggested' shows that the speaker is making a suggestion.