Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The mother said that the kids were playing.
Option 1: The mother said, “The kids have been playing.”
Option 2: The mother has said, “The kids were playing.”
Option 3: The mother told, “The kids had been playing.”
Option 4: The mother said, “The kids are playing.”
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Correct Answer: The mother said, “The kids are playing.”
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Explanation : When converting from indirect to direct speech, we maintain accuracy by adjusting verb tenses and pronouns.
Steps of conversion:
In this case, the past continuous (were playing) should be changed to the present continuous (are playing) .
The introductory phrase "The mother said" indicates a direct quotation, and the statement is enclosed in quotation marks to reflect the original words accurately.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The mother said, "The kids are playing."
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