Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The coach said, “Bravo! You have played well”.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate option to express the given sentence in indirect speech is:
The coach exclaimed that he had played well.
The other options are incorrect:
- The coach informed him that he played well. - This is incorrect because the verb "informed" is used to express a neutral statement, but the original sentence is an exclamation.
- The coach praised that he has played well. - This is incorrect because the verb "praised" is used to express admiration, but the original sentence is simply a statement of fact.