Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

“The children had better go to bed early”, said Ram.

Ram said that the children had better go to bed early.

The correct indirect form of the given sentence is: OPTION 1

Ram said that the children had better go to bed early.

1. Direct Quotation Retained: The phrase "had better go" remains unchanged in indirect speech, as it is a recommendation or advice.

2. No Change in Structure: The phrase "had better" is used to indicate a suggestion, and it retains its form when reported indirectly.

Thus, the best choice that accurately reflects the original meaning in indirect speech is: "Ram said that the children had better go to bed early."

OTHER OPTIONS

• Ram asked that the children had better go to bed early.: Incorrect because it suggests a question rather than a statement. The original sentence is a statement.

• Ram said that the children had better went to bed early.: Incorrect because "went" is the wrong verb form; it should remain "go."

• Ram said that the children had better gone to bed early.: Incorrect because "gone" is not the correct verb form; it should remain "go."