mdcat english MCQ #141

The teacher said, 'The sun rises in the east.' Which of the following is the correct indirect form?

mdcat english MCQ #141

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The teacher said, 'The sun rises in the east.' Which of the following is the correct indirect form?

    • A) The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.
    • B) The teacher said that the sun rose in the east.
    • C) The teacher told that the sun rises in the east.
    • D) The teacher said that the sun has risen in the east.

    Answer: The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.

    Explanation: Universal truths remain in the present tense in indirect speech. MDCAT and USAT English reward precise grammar and vocabulary.