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Direction for question: A sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to the villagers, "Let's help the injured man".                         

A)  I told the villagers, that we should help the injured man.

B)  I suggested to the villagers that we should help the injured man.

C)  I suggested to the villagers that helped the injured man.

D)  I suggested to the villagers that we must help the injured man.

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

 The correct alternative is Option B. The sentences which starts with let, we change say/said into propose/proposed or suggest / suggested. In reported speech we use 'should +.